intermission

CEFRB1

/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A short break between parts of a performance or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • It was raining all day long without intermission.

  • We ordered some drinks for the intermission.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • When is the intermission?

  • The line turns a sharp right-angle to the north to circumvent the town, and then plunges straight into the 1 in 50, which lasts for nearly 20 miles with few intermissions, and some pitches of 1 in 40.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

During the blank, the audience bought snacks and drinks from the lobby.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Derived from Latin intermissiō, from intermittō (“interrupt, omit”) + -tiō.