"minibreak" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minibreaks [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + break. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|break}} mini- + break Head templates: {{en-noun}} minibreak (plural minibreaks)
  1. A brief pause for relaxation. Categories (topical): Rest
    Sense id: en-minibreak-en-noun-gDsjBMWp Categories (other): English terms prefixed with mini- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with mini-: 53 47
  2. A short holiday; a minivacation.
    Sense id: en-minibreak-en-noun-H0CeRxhH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mini-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 27 73 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with mini-: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 21 79 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92

Inflected forms

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