staff room

Educators' break area

A staff room is a room in a workplace—typically a school—where employees can take breaks, eat lunch, or gather informally away from students or the public.

British usage; Americans would more likely say teachers' lounge or break room.

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kettle · tea bags · microwave · sofa · colleagues · faculty · pigeonholes · photocopier · gossip · lunch · lunch break · free period · mugs · fridge · notices · notice board · bulletin · marking

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occupant access/designation

staff roomstudent lounge

Shared space for pupils

classroom · student center · reception area · student union · cafeteria

work vs. instruction function

staff roomclassroom

Educational instruction space

lecture hall · seminar room · study hall · laboratory · workshop

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G