noun
intermission
ihnt-MIH-shuhn
noun
1
A break between parts of a performance or event.
"They grabbed drinks during the intermission at the theatre."
How to Use Intermission
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pause in the middle of a show, concert, or event where the audience takes a break.
UK vs US
American English favours "intermission" for theatre and cinema breaks; British English more often uses "interval."
Common pairings
during the intermission
a short intermission
Word Forms
intermissions plural
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They grabbed drinks during the _____ at the theatre.