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Definition of intermission
1 : the act of intermitting : the state of being intermitted
2 : an interval between the parts of an entertainment (such as the acts of a play)
intermissionless
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Examples of intermission in a Sentence
We'll return after a brief intermission.
an awkward intermission between speeches
Recent Examples of intermission from the Web
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Yes, that’s a lot of ground (and sea level rise) to cover in a piece running under two hours including intermission.
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Approximate running time: 2 hours, with one intermission.
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How long is the show? About two hours, including an intermission.
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The forced intermission couldn’t have come at a worse time.
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After taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, Pittsburgh fell behind 2-1 after Roman Josi and Frederick Gaudreau beat Matt Murray 42 seconds apart early in the second.
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Sometimes lengthy intermissions are what novelists need to reinvent themselves.
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Liam McHugh will anchor pre-game, intermission and studio coverage on-site throughout the series, alongside analysts Mike Milbury and Keith Jones.
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After intermission, there will be a children's parade with flags and an award for the most interesting picnic setup.
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Origin and Etymology of intermission
Middle English intermyssyown, from Latin intermission-, intermissio, from intermittere
INTERMISSION Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of intermission for English Language Learners
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: a short break between the parts of a performance (such as a play, movie, or concert)
INTERMISSION Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of intermission for Students
: a pause or short break (as between acts of a play)
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