The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PORTHOUSE
Etymology
Noun
porthouse (plural porthouses)
A building that contains the offices of officials responsible for running a port, space for customs, etc.
The main cabin on the port side of a boat.
Source: Wiktionary
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4 June 2025
LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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