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- Dictionaryin·ter·mis·sion/ˌin(t)ərˈmiSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a pause or break: "he was granted an intermission in his studies"
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The meaning of INTERMISSION is an interval between the parts of an entertainment (such as the acts of a play). How to use intermission in a sentence.
Intermission definition: a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest.. See examples of INTERMISSION used in a sentence.
INTERMISSION definition: 1. a short period between the parts of a play, film, concert, etc. 2. a period between parts of a…. Learn more.
The lengthy pause in the middle of a play or concert is called an intermission. If you're hungry, you might have time to grab a snack during the intermission.
INTERMISSION meaning: 1. a short period between the parts of a play, film, concert, etc. 2. a period between parts of a…. Learn more.
1. a short interval allowing a rest between the acts of a play or parts of a performance. 2. a period during which action temporarily ceases; an interval between periods of activity. 3. the act of intermitting or the state of being intermitted. [1400–50; late Middle English < Latin intermissiō interruption] in`ter•mis′sive (-ˈmɪs ɪv) adj.
intermission. An intermission is a short break between two parts of a film, concert, or show. In American English, you can also use intermission to refer to a short break between two parts of a game, or say that something happens at, after, or during intermission. Fraser did not perform until after intermission.
Definition of intermission noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 1. a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest. 2. a period during which action temporarily ceases; an interval between periods of action or activity.
INTERMISSION meaning: a short period between the parts of a play, performance, etc. Learn more.
