The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
CINEMATOGRAPHER
cameraman, camera operator, cinematographer
(noun) a photographer who operates a movie camera
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cinematographer (plural cinematographers)
(cinematography) A photographer who operates a movie camera, or who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film.
(dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
Synonyms
• cinematographist
• director of photography, DP, DOP
Anagrams
• megachiropteran
Source: Wiktionary
Cin`e*ma*tog"ra*pher, n.
Definition: One who exhibits moving pictures or who takes chronophotographs by the cinematograph. -- Cin`e*mat`o*graph"ic (#), a. -- Cin`e*mat`o*graph"ic*al*ly (#), adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FORMALITY
(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; “the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention”
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