breakroom

or break room

[ breyk-room, ‐room ]

noun

1. a room in a workplace that is set aside for employees to use during a break from work, as to relax, socialize, or eat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breakroom¹

break ( def ) + room ( def )

Example Sentences

But just try to imagine a world without coffee in the office breakroom or the long lines wrapping around Dutch Bros.

From Salon

She gave evidence that Harris "would make inappropriate comments about young girls' weight, and in the breakroom he would set a toxic tone".

From BBC

The social media platform X is auctioning off old Twitter memorabilia, office furniture and breakroom appliances through the Heritage Global Partners auction house.

From Washington Times

The persons bringing these items into a breakroom should be fired.

From Seattle Times

On the first day of our magazine internship, we interns were instructed to write our names on Polaroids of ourselves tacked up in the breakroom.

From Los Angeles Times