watercooler
Workplace hydration station
A watercooler is a device that dispenses chilled drinking water, typically found in offices and public spaces.
The compound watercooler conversation or watercooler talk refers to casual workplace chat—the kind of informal exchange that happens when coworkers gather around a shared amenity.
The show became watercooler TV, meaning it generated next-day discussion.
Device that releases portions
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- bottleContainer for liquids
- plumbedMeasured depth with weight
- freestandingNot attached to anything
countertop · electric · chilled · spigot · jug · reservoir · thermostat · compressor
Informal verbal exchange
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- chatterLight, rapid speech
- colleaguesProfessional associates
- bondingForming close connections
camaraderie · banter · schmoozing · mingling · networking · rapport · morale · interaction
Liquid consumption act
- thirstNeed for fluid
- refillRestoring spent contents
- sipSmall mouthful of liquid
- gulpHasty, large swallow
cup · hydrate · quench · rehydrate · fluids · parched · H2O · potable
dispenser
Device that releases portions
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- bottleContainer for liquids
- plumbedMeasured depth with weight
freestanding · countertop · electric · chilled · spigot · jug · reservoir · thermostat · compressor · nozzle
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- chatterLight, rapid speech
- colleaguesProfessional associates
bonding · camaraderie · banter · schmoozing · mingling · networking · rapport · morale · interaction · connection
drinking
Liquid consumption act
gulp · cup · hydrate · quench · rehydrate · fluids · parched · H2O · potable · slake
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
buzz · speculation · innuendo · dirt · scoop · grapevine · tittle-tattle · tales · secrets · drama
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
rest · time-out · stretch · midday · interlude · recess · moment · decompressing
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- work breaksafternoon break, bathroom break, restroom break, smoke break, breather
watercoolerwater heater
Appliance warming domestic supply
hot water dispenser · kettle · boiler · coffee maker · tea urn
watercoolerboardroom
Corporate decision venue
conference room · performance review · staff meeting · official channels · town hall meeting
watercoolerprivate office
Individual enclosed workspace
cubicle · workstation · closed door · isolation booth · desk