CEFR B1

staffroom

noun

Meaning

A room in a school or other workplace where employees can rest, eat, or socialize during breaks.

Examples

The teachers' lounge, or staffroom, is equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator.
He popped into the staffroom to grab a quick cup of tea before his next class.

Synonyms: lounge, break room, teachers' lounge, common room

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staffroom (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːfruːm/

Definition

A room in a school or other workplace where employees can rest, eat, or socialize during breaks.

Examples

The teachers' lounge, or staffroom, is equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator.
He popped into the staffroom to grab a quick cup of tea before his next class.
The union meeting was held in the staffroom after school hours.

How to Use staffroom

in the staffroom (prepositional phrase): Located within the staffroom. — "He left his bag in the staffroom."
staffroom (collocation): Used attributively to describe something related to the staffroom. — "The staffroom noticeboard needs updating."

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