Interval
Also called intermission
An interval is the break between the parts of a play, musical or concert, when the audience can leave their seats.
In use
I'll meet you in the bar at the interval.
UK and US usage
In the UK, the break between parts of a performance is the interval. In the US, it is called the intermission.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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