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Intermission

/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Intermission"

noun

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Intermission"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
breakverb	(ergative, transitive, intransitive) To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
interruptionnoun	The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
pausenoun	(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Intermission"

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Word	Definition
interruptionnoun	The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
breaknoun	An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
pausenoun	A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
intervalnoun	A period of time.
trucenoun	A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.
gapnoun	An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
respitenoun	A brief interval of rest or relief.
time-outnoun	(sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
cooldownnoun	(video games) The minimum length of time that the player needs to wait after using an ability or item before it can be used again.
restnoun	(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
intercessionnoun	The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
recessnoun	(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
stoppagenoun	A pause or halt of some activity.
interpellationnoun	(politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.
intercedencenoun	intercession; intervention
interventionnoun	The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
breathnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of breathing.
transitionnoun	The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
seatingnoun	(uncountable) The provision of chairs or other places for people to sit.