watercooler
noun
wa·ter·cool·er
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkü-lər 
ˈwä-
: a device for dispensing refrigerated drinking water
Examples of watercooler in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Good shows ought to have a chance to marinate, to get that glorious watercooler talk week after week.
—
Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
But for older leaders, the nostalgic pull of the watercooler remains steadfast.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This trend isn't just a matter of watercooler discomfort.
—Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Enter Action for Everyone, which has become a watercooler for Action Twitter, as its cohosts frequently invite guests that range from film writers to filmmakers to fight choreographers.
—Jordan Crucchiola, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for watercooler 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
But for older leaders, the nostalgic pull of the watercooler remains steadfast.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This trend isn't just a matter of watercooler discomfort.
—Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Enter Action for Everyone, which has become a watercooler for Action Twitter, as its cohosts frequently invite guests that range from film writers to filmmakers to fight choreographers.
—Jordan Crucchiola, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for watercooler
Dictionary Entries Near watercooler
Cite this Entry
“Watercooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercooler. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share