英语词汇elevenses的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	elevenses
词源	elevenses. The British term for what Americans would call a “coffee break,” the British traditionally enjoying their late- morning tea or coffee and snack at about 11 o’clock. Elevenses dates back to the 18th century, while coffee break has been around only since about 1940. Each usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes. See coffee; tea.
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