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Water-cooler definition

A device for cooling and dispensing drinking water.
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A dispenser of cooled drinking water.
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(figuratively) A place in the workplace where employees gossip.
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Of the nature of things discussed around a water-cooler.

"in those days The Late Show was Monday water cooler topic du jour."

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Noun

Singular:
water-cooler
Plural:
water-coolers

Origin of water-cooler

Water-cooler Sentence Examples

  • An aqua cool filtered water cooler is situated in the breakfast room.

  • Why not speak to your colleagues and submit a collective grievance and try to get the water cooler put back.

  • A new water cooler has been installed on Floor 1A of the Library.

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