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 Akira Schmid made 18 saves in relief of Jacob Markstrom, who allowed two goals on 11 shots before exiting the game at the first intermission. — Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026 The doc, which also screened at fests from TIFF to Zurich, Hamptons, Mill Valley Film Festival, Beyondfest and more, is a hefty 225 minutes long – plus a ten-minute intermission – which limits showtimes. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The Kings took the lead before the first intermission when Alex Laferriere pounced on the rebound of an Erik Haula shot and put it into the back of the net for his first goal of the season. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermission
  1. interval
  2. interruption
  3. hiatus
  4. pause
  5. interlude
Noun
  • Pulse for a few seconds in intervals until the ingredients are pulverized into a smooth paste.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The check-in and action interval will vary by decision; the point is to check progress early.
    — Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of interval
Noun
  • An interruption can feel urgent simply because someone else is waiting for your answer.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trip cancellation, interruption and delay coverage One of the most basic coverages of travel insurance is trip cancellation, which reimburses you for certain expenses if something prevents you from taking all or some of a trip.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 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
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  • While older generations may interpret limited eye contact, a flat expression or a pause before responding as rude, lazy or unprofessional, that might not be a younger person’s intent at all, Leahy said.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The pause lasted more than a year, straining cattle supply and contributing to record-high beef prices.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pause
Noun
  • What follows is a heady mixture of grief, desire, fantasy, and dance, complete with elaborate musical interludes and a delirious homage to Dirty Dancing.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What might feel like a few seconds to the user is in actuality a long interlude of silent tapping.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interlude

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“Intermission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermission. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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