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Staffroom
01
a room for all teachers of a school to go to take a break, relax, and socialize with their colleagues
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
staffrooms
What is a "staffroom"?
A staffroom is a designated area for all school employees, including teachers, administrative staff, and other personnel. It serves as a place for breaks, casual interactions, or work-related discussions. The room may have desks, computers, and spaces for meetings, reflecting its dual purpose as both a relaxation and work space. Staffrooms are typically used by a wider range of school employees beyond just teachers.
Examples
The staffroom is where I go when I need to catch up on paperwork during free periods.
02
a room in a workplace where employees can take breaks, relax, eat, or talk when they are not working
Examples
The employees gathered in the staffroom during their lunch break.
Lexical Tree
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