The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ENLARGEMENT
expansion, enlargement
(noun) the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
enlargement, blowup, magnification
(noun) a photographic print that has been enlarged
expansion, enlargement, elaboration
(noun) a discussion that provides additional information
enlargement
(noun) the state of being enlarged
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
enlargement (countable and uncountable, plural enlargements)
The act of making something larger.
(figuratively) A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.
An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.
(obsolete) Freedom from confinement; liberty.
Diffuseness of speech or writing; a speaking at length.
Source: Wiktionary
En*large"ment, n.
1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.
3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty. Give enlargement to the swain. Shak.
4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument. An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army. Clarendon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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