watercooler

noun

wa·​ter·​cool·​er ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkü-lər How to pronounce watercooler (audio)
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: a device for dispensing refrigerated drinking water

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Even in onboarding, research shows that participating in a virtual watercooler with a senior manager improves organizational commitment and job performance. Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The Gathering 4 Gardner conference tries to continue some of that watercooler spirit by hosting talks and activities focused on math, music, magic, puzzling, sculpture, and much more. Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024 After all, people want something to discuss at the watercooler. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Good shows ought to have a chance to marinate, to get that glorious watercooler talk week after week. Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watercooler 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of watercooler was in 1807

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“Watercooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercooler. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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