interregnum

noun

ˌin-tə-ˈreg-nəm How to pronounce interregnum (audio)
Definition of interregnumnext
as in interval
a break in continuity the democratic regime proved to be a short-lived interregnum between dictatorships

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Recent Examples of interregnum Today, scientists scoop up lava or ash, fresh or ancient, around volcanoes — both during an eruption and in the interregnum between them — to identify subtle changes in chemical makeup. — Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026 During that interregnum, Mary endured personal calamity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026 All seven spent the interregnum learning how to go somewhere new on their own. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026 Charli might just be in a low-stakes, post-breakthrough interregnum, exploring whims without putting too much pressure on herself. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interregnum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interregnum
  1. interval
  2. interruption
  3. hiatus
  4. gap
  5. interim
Noun
  • The democratization of private credit through interval funds and other retail-accessible vehicles has created access, but not necessarily access to the same deal quality available to the largest institutional investors.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Although the numbers on the chassis were divided into various unrelated intervals, the transmissions appeared to be numbered sequentially, as were the tank guns, heaters, road wheels and turret engines.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
Definition of interval
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  • Research at the University of California, Irvine in 2008 found that returning to full focus after an interruption can take an average of 23 minutes.
    — Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In February 2025, Musk admitted DOGE accidentally ended—and then quickly restored—funding for Ebola prevention, saying there was no interruption to programming.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • The production is also difficult vocally and physically, especially after a hiatus.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • The festival has been on hiatus since last year, so maybe organizers have time for a trip to New York?
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of hiatus
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  • That gap means people who don’t have consistent access to healthy food also aren’t getting help.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • The report also estimates that of the 75 million global garment and textile workers, 75 percent of that workforce are women facing a 41 percent wage gap versus the adequate standard of living, as of 2025.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of gap
Noun
  • Associate head coach Tim Brewster took over as the interim and won both remaining games to finish 5-7.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • With the third-worst record in the National League and amidst yet another long losing streak, the Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him in the interim with Andy Green.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Definition of interim

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