intermission

Meaning

A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.

Synonyms

interval

break

pause

recess

interlude

lull

interruption

respite

rest

entr’acte

discontinuance

suspension

entr'acte

interim

intermezzo

delay

interrupt

entracte

repose

holes

immobility

inaction

interception

interference

intermit

intermittence

intermittent

interregnum

lapse

let-up

meantime

meanwhile

stop

🛑

peacefulness

periodic

pit stop

quiet

relief

silence

slip

stagnation

stillness

time-out

tranquility

truce

vacation

rest time

abortion

hanging-up

middle break

Translations

Pause

pause

repos

rust

entracte

pauze

intervallo

pausa

intermedio

suspensão

trêve

pausa

descanso

intermission

pausa

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/

Etymology

From Latin intermissiō, from intermittō.