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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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 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 2024.

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