The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
AMUSEMENTS
Noun
amusements
plural of amusement
Source: Wiktionary
AMUSEMENT
A*muse"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. amusement.]
1. Deep thought; muse. [Obs.] Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs. Fleetwood.
2. The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion. His favorite amusements were architecture and gardening. Macaulay.
Syn.
– Diversion; entertainment; recreation; relaxation; pastime; sport.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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