commercial break

noun

: the time when advertisements are broadcast during a radio or television program
We'll be back after the commercial break.

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The only other apparent hiccup occurred when the teams lined up prematurely for the opening kickoff, and then stayed in formation for several minutes during a commercial break. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 After a commercial break, season 34 winner Robert Irwin made an appearance alongside Alfonso and Julianne. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 If the game is airing on the YES Network, owned by the Yankees, the broadcast doesn’t go to commercial break until the song ends. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 By the time the team’s performance and judges’ praise had given way to a commercial break, Williams had pulled out her phone. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commercial break

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“Commercial break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commercial%20break. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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