The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
THERMOMETRY
thermometry
(noun) the measurement of temperature
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
thermometry (uncountable)
(physics) The science and technology related to the measurement of temperature and the design and construction of thermometers.
Source: Wiktionary
Ther*mom"e*try, n.
Definition: The estimation of temperature by the use of a thermometric apparatus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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