intermission
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/ˌɪntərˈmɪʃn/
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/ˌɪntəˈmɪʃn/
A brief break during a movie, play, or performance.
During the intermission, people stood up to stretch and grab snacks.
A pause or break in an event or activity.
The conversation continued after a short intermission.