The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
MATCHUP
matchup, match-up
(noun) the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; “it was a good match-up but the home team won”; “we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
matchup (plural matchups)
A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition
Source: Wiktionary
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AIRPLANE
(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
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