1. plural of watercooler; devices that dispense chilled drinking water in offices or public spaces
2. informal conversations or gossip that occur in workplace settings, especially around water dispensers
Usage: informal; often used in ‘watercooler talk’ or ‘watercooler gossip’

Examples

• The office installed new watercoolers on every floor.
• Employees gathered around the watercoolers during their breaks.
• The company replaced the old watercoolers with more efficient models.
• Watercoolers became the center of informal discussions.
• The latest office rumors spread through watercooler conversations.
• Management tried to discourage too much watercooler gossip.
• The watercoolers were refilled every morning by the maintenance staff.