bio break

American  

[bahy-oh breyk] / ˈbaɪ oʊ ˌbreɪk /

Or bio-break

noun

1. a trip to a restroom or bathroom, especially a pause for this during a meeting or other group activity: I spend a lot of mental energy on these family road trips planning out our bio breaks.

   You better declare a bio break if you are going to be AFK in a dungeon, or you might return to a character who’s dead or has been kicked out of the party.

   I spend a lot of mental energy on these family road trips planning out our bio breaks.

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Etymology

Origin of bio break

First recorded in 1995–2000; bio(logical) ( def. ) + break ( def. ) (in the sense “a brief rest”)

Example Sentences

Along with “bio break,” Thomas says he has heard more of other classic corporate phrases like “touch base” and “nice to e-meet you” since the coronavirus pandemic forced him and his clients into work-from-home setups.

From Seattle Times

When Grant Thomas was freelancing at an ad agency last December, it was the first time he heard someone say they were “taking a bio break.”

From Washington Post

Thomas says he has heard more of “bio break” as well as other classic corporate phrases like “touch base” and “nice to e-meet you” since the coronavirus pandemic forced him and his clients into work-from-home setups.

From Washington Post

Suddenly, a “bio break” may feel more acceptable.

From Washington Post