Meaning of the word elevenses in English

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elevenses

US /ɪˈlev.ən.zɪz/
UK /ɪˈlev.ən.zɪz/
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Noun

a short break for light refreshments, usually taken at around eleven o'clock in the morning

Example:
Let's stop for elevenses before we continue our hike.
She always enjoys a cup of tea and a biscuit for her elevenses.