interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈin-tər-ˌlüd 
1
: an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : interval
2
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
3
: a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
Examples of interlude in a Sentence
She left for a brief interlude.
He has resumed his acting career after a two-year interlude.
They always met in the city for their romantic interludes.
a drama with musical interludes
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Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
The vacation serves as a stylish interlude for the singer, who has been documenting the festivities and her own vacation looks for her Instagram followers.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The South Carolina commit followed that dancing interlude by hitting her second homer of the season.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Then again, as Emerson makes clear over and over again on Written Into Changes, life is nothing but a short interlude between being born and dying.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interlude
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlude. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈint-ər-ˌlüd
1
: a performance between the acts of a play
2
: an intervening period, space, or event : interval
3
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service
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