The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
klaxon, claxon
(noun) a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
honk, claxon
(verb) use the horn of a car
honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot
(verb) make a loud noise; “The horns of the taxis blared”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
claxon (plural claxons)
Alternative spelling of klaxon.
Source: Wiktionary
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.