intermission

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce intermission (audio)
Definition of intermissionnext
as in interval
a break in continuity an awkward intermission between speeches

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Recent Examples of intermission Burrow went 18-for-22 passing for 239 yards and two touchdowns before halftime while Cincinnati scored on all four of its possessions to carry a 24-10 lead into intermission. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026 The Hurricanes carried a 7-0 lead into the second intermission after forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho and defenseman Alexander Nikishin added to the total. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Their best chance at victory, after leading 46-32 at intermission, was to merely go 2 of 4 from the line in the closing seconds instead of 1 of 4. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Arguing with officials and heaving vibey buzzer-beaters from all over the building, including a 61-footer that completely altered the complexion of Friday’s game, giving the Lakers momentum for the first time entering intermission. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
  1. interval
  2. interruption
  3. hiatus
  4. pause
  5. interlude
Noun
  • Accurate billing explanations can depend on rate schedules, meter intervals, estimated reads, seasonal usage and local policies.
    — Steve Dawson, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines for prostate cancer screenings, encouraging more men to get tested at certain intervals instead of just starting conversations with their doctors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of interval
Noun
  • That capability enables quicker exchanges and more natural interruptions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In terms of travel insurance, the card offers baggage insurance, trip delay coverage, trip cancellation and interruption insurance and rental car coverage.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • Film Festival set to return in December 2027 after a decade-long hiatus.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rumors abound as to why Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has been on indefinite hiatus from his longtime band since May, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing with other artists.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiatus
Noun
  • Leave a little room for the exchange instead of treating every pause as a delay.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Own what went wrong, eliminate unnecessary meetings, pause distractions and focus on what matters.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of pause
Noun
  • When there must be some interlude of friction or a character needs to be brought low, The Gilded Age’s preferred mechanism is a dinner, ideally a fancy one with a complicated guest list and a variety of logistical obstacles.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Discordant keys fly like daggers while snares trip over bass thuds; there’s a jazzy piano interlude, and then a murderous hard-rock siege razes the mix to the ground.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of interlude

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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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