The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
TAZZA
Etymology
Noun
tazza (plural tazzas or tazze)
A shallow saucer-like dish, mounted either on a stem and foot or on a foot alone.
Source: Wiktionary
Taz"za, n. Etym: [It.]
Definition: An ornamental cup or vase with a large, flat, shallow bowl, resting on a pedestal and often having handles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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