The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
murrelet (plural murrelets)
Any of several species of small seabirds, in the genera Brachyramphus and Synthliboramphus of the auk family, found in the North Pacific.
• marbled murrelet, Brachyramphus marmoratus
• long-billed murrelet, Brachyramphus perdix
• Kittlitz's murrelet, Brachyramphus brevirostris
• Xantus's murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus
• Craveri's murrelet, Synthliboramphus craveri
• ancient murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus
• Japanese murrelet, Synthliboramphus wumizusume
Source: Wiktionary
Murre"let, n. Etym: [Murre + -let.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of several species of sea birds of the genera Synthliboramphus and Brachyramphus, inhabiting the North Pacific. They are closely related to the murres.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 May 2024
(noun) acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable); “incurring debts is easier than paying them”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.