bio-break
UK/ˈbaɪəʊˌbɹeɪk/US/ˈbaɪoʊˌbɹeɪk/
bio-break noun: a collective visit to a bathroom or restroom or stop to relieve oneself, especially during an established time or break in a group event.
Noun
bio-break (plural bio-breaks)
- A collective visit to a bathroom or restroom or stop to relieve oneself, especially during an established time or break in a group event.
- We stopped once for a bio-break at a road side gas station. Most of us (including a few women) used the bushes because it took too long to get in the bathrooms.2004 December 16, Trever Bushnell, “Pro Cycling News: Riding the Ruta de los Conquistadores”, in Daily Peloton, retrieved 07 Oct 2013
- "You are either going to stop for a gas break, meal break or a bio break. At these facilities you can do all three."2006 December 24, Scott Jason, “Travel Center Slated to Open Early '07”, in Modesto Bee, retrieved 07 Oct 2013
Forms of bio-break
| plural | bio-breaks |
|---|---|
| alternative form | bio break |
| alternative form | biobreak |
Origin of bio-break
From bio- + break.
Questions about bio-break
- What does bio-break mean?
- Bio-break means a collective visit to a bathroom or restroom or stop to relieve oneself, especially during an established time or break in a group event.
- What part of speech is bio-break?
- Bio-break is a noun.
- How do you pronounce bio-break?
- Bio-break is pronounced /ˈbaɪəʊˌbɹeɪk/ (UK).
- What is the plural of bio-break?
- The plural of bio-break is bio-breaks.
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