Intermission

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

Intermission (noun)

  1. A short pause between two parts of an event, when people stop and then start again.
  2. A period when an activity stops for a while before continuing.

Examples

  • The intermission gives everyone time to stretch and talk.
  • During the intermission, the audience waits quietly for the next part.