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interlude
IHN-tuh-lood
Interlude (noun) means a pause or short episode that happens between two longer events. Example: “After weeks of rain, they enjoyed a brief sunny interlude.”
noun
1
A pause or short episode that happens between two longer events.
"After weeks of rain, they enjoyed a brief sunny interlude."
2
A short piece of music or entertainment performed between the acts of a longer show.
"The orchestra played a short interlude between the two acts of the opera."
How to use interlude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief pause, break, or short piece that fits between two bigger events.
Common pairings
brief interlude
musical interlude
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Word forms
- Plural
- interludes
- Third person singular
- interludes
- Past tense
- interluded
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Etymology
From Latin inter- ("between") plus ludo ("to play").
Synonyms
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entr'acte
intermezzo
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Rhymes for interlude
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What does “interlude” mean?
The word “interlude” means a pause or short episode that happens between two longer events. In plain terms, a brief pause, break, or short piece that fits between two bigger events.
How do you pronounce “interlude”?
“Interlude” is pronounced IHN-tuh-lood (/ˈɪntə(ɹ)luːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “interlude” in a sentence?
Here is “interlude” used in a sentence: “After weeks of rain, they enjoyed a brief sunny interlude.”
What part of speech is “interlude”?
“Interlude” is a noun.
Where does the word “interlude” come from?
The word “interlude” comes from Latin. From Latin inter- ("between") plus ludo ("to play").
How many meanings does “interlude” have?
“Interlude” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pause or short episode that happens between two longer events.
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