water cooler

Example Sentences

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Standing awkwardly on the outside of someone else’s water cooler.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Even when we grouse about our jobs, by the water cooler and over Slack, the complaint is rarely about working hard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Like many writers working alone, she had used Twitter as a virtual water cooler.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Martin books call the closing event in Sunday’s episode of “House of the Dragon” — is likely to be a major Westeros water cooler moment.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Fred pulled back and tried to hide behind a water cooler.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein