ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Intermission

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Intermission is a noun meaning A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.

Meaning

A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.

Example Sentences

We ordered some drinks for the intermission.
The line turns a sharp right-angle to the north to circumvent the town, and then plunges straight into the 1 in 50, which lasts for nearly 20 miles with few intermissions, and some pitches of 1 in 40.

Word Forms

Synonyms for intermission

Depending on context, synonyms include break, interruption, suspension, pause.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include interruption, suspension, break, pause, interval, truce.

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