: a brief pause in or stoppage of an activity for people to use a bathroom
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Leaving class for a quick bathroom break now comes with a timer for many students in New York City.—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 However, for workers in retail and service, or other workplaces with strict break policies, the ability to request a bathroom break or to drink water during a shift could significantly ease symptoms.—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 These can include programs to monitor keystroke logging, facial recognition and even when a remote worker steps away for a bathroom break, according to the Aspen Policy Academy, a Bay Area organization that trains prospective lawmakers.—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Filming pauses as players drink water, apply sunscreen, and rush out for a quick bathroom break.—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathroom break