noun
B1
Intermediate
intermission
ihnt-MIH-shuhn
Intermission (noun) means a break between parts of a performance or event. Example: “They grabbed drinks during the intermission at the theatre.”
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
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- intermissions
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Rhymes for intermission
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allusion
emulsion
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extension
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Frequently asked questions
What does “intermission” mean?
The word “intermission” means a break between parts of a performance or event. In plain terms, a pause in the middle of a show, concert, or event where the audience takes a break.
How do you pronounce “intermission”?
“Intermission” is pronounced ihnt-MIH-shuhn (/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “intermission” in a sentence?
Here is “intermission” used in a sentence: “They grabbed drinks during the intermission at the theatre.”
What part of speech is “intermission”?
“Intermission” is a noun.
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