Noun: intermission ,in-tu(r)'mi-shun
- A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
"There was a 15-minute intermission at halftime";
- pause, break, interruption, suspension
- The act of suspending activity temporarily
"The audience stretched their legs during the intermission between acts"
Derived forms: intermissions
Type of: interval, pause, time interval
Encyclopedia: Intermission