lunch break — A period of time during the working day when people stop working to eat lunch
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A period of time during the working day when people stop working to eat lunch
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌntʃ breɪk/
Korean meaning: 직장에서 점심을 먹기 위해 일을 멈추는 시간
Korean pronunciation: **런**치 **브**레이크
Example Sentences
- My boss texted me during lunch break asking about the missing donuts from the office kitchen.
- The lunch break was so short that I barely had time to microwave my sad desk salad.
- We need to schedule the team meeting right after lunch break when everyone is still awake.
lunch break
NOUN//ˈlʌntʃ breɪk//
A period of time during the working day when people stop working to eat lunch
A period of time during the working day when people stop working to eat lunch
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Origin
lunch는 17세기 스페인어 lonja(얇게 썬 고기 조각)에서 유래되었고, break는 고대 영어 brecan(깨뜨리다, 중단하다)에서 나왔습니다. 일을 '깨뜨리고' 점심을 먹는다는 의미가 조합된 현대적 표현입니다.
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“My boss texted me during lunch break asking about the missing donuts from the office kitchen.”
“The lunch break was so short that I barely had time to microwave my sad desk salad.”
“We need to schedule the team meeting right after lunch break when everyone is still awake.”
“I spent my entire lunch break in line at the coffee shop, only to realize I forgot my wallet.”
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