brown bagging
The term "brown bagging" originates from the common practice of carrying meals in brown paper bags and has since expanded to various contexts including healthcare and informal meetings.
Definition
B1Food and Drink
(informal)Bringing one's own lunch to work or school, typically in a brown paper bag.
Example
- She saves money by brown bagging her lunch every day.
- Many students prefer brown bagging their meals instead of buying cafeteria food.
B2Business and Training
(informal)An informal meeting or seminar where participants bring their own lunches.
Example
- The company holds brown bagging sessions every Friday to discuss new projects.
- Today's brown bagging event will cover the latest trends in digital marketing.
C1Healthcare
(technical)Patients bringing specialty medications from their pharmacy to a healthcare provider for administration.
Example
- Brown bagging specialty drugs can help reduce costs for patients.
- The hospital implemented a brown bagging policy for certain medications.
B2Public Consumption
(slang)Consuming an alcoholic drink in public while it is concealed in a brown paper bag.
Example
- He was fined for brown bagging alcohol in the park.
- Brown bagging is common at outdoor events where alcohol is not sold.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brown bagging":
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