intermission

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   We ordered some drinks for the intermission.

2. 2
   noun

   the act of suspending activity temporarily

3. 3
   noun

   a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Etymology

From Latin intermissiō, from intermittō.