intermission

noun
UK: /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

  1. A short break in the middle of a performance, like a play or concert.

    1. The intermission is ten minutes long.
    2. During the intermission, people went to buy refreshments and chat with friends.

  2. A pause or break in an activity or process.

    1. We took a short intermission from work.
    2. After a brief intermission, the negotiations resumed with renewed determination.

Synonyms

break recess pause interval

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intermission" in English means: A short break in the middle of a performance, like a play or concert., A pause or break in an activity or process..

The phonetic transcription of "intermission" is /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intermission": break, recess, pause, interval.

Example usage of "intermission": "The intermission is ten minutes long.". More examples on the page.