The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
Craigie, William A. Craigie, Sir William Alexander Craigie
(noun) English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.