The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DAMPENER
dampener, moistener
(noun) a device that dampens or moistens something; “he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dampener (plural dampeners)
A device that moistens or dampens something.
(figurative) A discouraging event or remark.
Synonyms
• buzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport, party pooper; see also spoilsport
Anagrams
• prenamed
Source: Wiktionary
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