Intermission Definition

ĭntər-mĭshən
intermissions
noun
intermissions
An intermitting or being intermitted; interruption.
Webster's New World
An interval of time between periods of activity; extended pause, as between acts of a play.
Webster's New World

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

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Other Word Forms of Intermission

Noun

Singular:
intermission
Plural:
intermissions

Origin of Intermission

  • Middle English intermissioun from Old French intermission from Latin intermissiō intermissiōn- from intermissus past participle of intermittere to interrupt intermit

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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