The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PROSAIC
commonplace, humdrum, prosaic, unglamorous, unglamourous
(adjective) not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; “an unglamorous job greasing engines”
pedestrian, prosaic, prosy, earthbound
(adjective) lacking wit or imagination; “a pedestrian movie plot”
prosaic, matter-of-fact
(adjective) not fanciful or imaginative; “local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones”; “a prosaic and unimaginative essay”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
prosaic (comparative more prosaic, superlative most prosaic)
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.
Antonym: poetic
(of writing or speaking) Straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
Synonyms: humdrum, dull, unimaginative, Thesaurus:boring
Anagrams
• Caprios, ipocras, picaros
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*sa"ic, Pro*sa"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. prosaius, from prosa prose: cf. F,. prosaĂŻque. See Prose.]
1. Of or pertaining to prose; resembling prose; in the form of prose; unpoetical; writing or using prose; as, a prosaic composition. Cudworth.
2. Dull; uninteresting; commonplace; unimaginative; prosy; as, a prosaic person. Ed. Rev.
– Pro*sa"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Pro*sa"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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