Elevensies vs. Elevenses — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Elevensies and Elevenses

(British) elevenses

Elevenses is a short break taken at around 11:00 am to consume a drink or snack. The names and details vary among countries.

A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where eleven actions must be performed.

A short break for light refreshments, usually with tea or coffee, taken at about eleven o'clock in the morning.

A short mid-morning break taken around eleven o'clock for a drink or light snack.

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