Means having a snack mid-morning.
Elevenses
Example Sentences
"Shall we have elevenses?"
"Time for elevenses and a biscuit."
Etymology & History
British light snack and drink taken around 11am, traditionally tea and biscuits. The term emerged in the 19th century with structured mealtimes. Working and office culture tradition. Shows British tea-drinking culture - multiple tea breaks throughout day.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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