On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Intermission. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as pause or break and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Intermission meaning
A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
Synonyms of Intermission
Using Intermission
- The main meaning on this page is: A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
- Useful related words include: pause, break, interruption, suspension.
- In the example corpus, intermission often appears in combinations such as: the intermission, first intermission, at intermission.
Context around Intermission
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 6 middle, 12 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Intermission
- In this selection, "intermission" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, first, schumann, combined and williams stand out and add context to how "intermission" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include the second intermission and 0 at intermission. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "intermission" sits close to words such as aiken, bitterly and blazer, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with intermission
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He had just two points at intermission. (7 words)
The Aggies were 0-for-3 on third down after the intermission. (12 words)
The extra-point failed, but St. Pauls led 13-0 at intermission. (12 words)
The Broncos failed to score on the drive when Javonte Williams was held to one yard on fourth-and-goal at the 2. But Denver’s defense did play well the rest of the first half and New England had just 109 total yards at intermission. (46 words)
Cut down from its original two-plus hours, this version is one hour and 45 minutes, no intermission, no props, no set aside from a few wooden chairs, and no major costuming, aside from simple, modern navy and black clothes. (40 words)
N.C. State’s marching band, the Power Sound of the South, and leaders will entertain fans throughout the game from the north side of the stadium, including a performance during the second intermission. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
After intermission, Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 closed the night, shifting the spotlight from Lu to assistant conductor Earl Lee.
As a treat for children attending the event, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available in the grand foyer before the movie and during intermission to visit and pose for photos.
At 14:28, David Goyette scored his 17 goal of the season to give Sudbury a 3-0 lead before the first intermission.
BYU drove down in the final seconds of the half to kick a field goal and take a 17-14 lead going into the intermission.
Colorado pressed on the gas early, establishing a 2-0 lead at the first intermission, with a more familiar brand of high-intensity hockey.
Cut down from its original two-plus hours, this version is one hour and 45 minutes, no intermission, no props, no set aside from a few wooden chairs, and no major costuming, aside from simple, modern navy and black clothes.
During the first intermission, the Sabres broadcast a video in which GM Kevyn Adams said: “This is about recognizing someone’s humanity and true identity.
He had just two points at intermission.
Hohn converted a three-point play to push the lead to 29-18 with 55 seconds left in the half and UCI took that lead into intermission.
I like the idea of a networking hour or intermission so people can reconnect at those times.
It built a 24-7 lead and looked like it might take control before the intermission.
Lafreniere went on to score a crucial power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the second period, which gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead going into the second intermission.
Leonard got into the mix, adding a 3-pointer and dunk before reserve center Daniel Theis hit a corner 3-pointer to leave them trailing just 56-55 at the intermission.
Mistakes just before and after the first intermission, combined with a suddenly sputtering power play, were the biggest culprits against the Jets.
More concerning was his continued pattern of fading after intermission — Williams didn’t record a rebound or point in the second half.
N.C. State’s marching band, the Power Sound of the South, and leaders will entertain fans throughout the game from the north side of the stadium, including a performance during the second intermission.
The Aggies were 0-for-3 on third down after the intermission.
The Bobcats came out hot after the intermission, scoring two in the first three minutes to put Quinnipiac within five goals.
The Broncos failed to score on the drive when Javonte Williams was held to one yard on fourth-and-goal at the 2. But Denver’s defense did play well the rest of the first half and New England had just 109 total yards at intermission.
The extra-point failed, but St. Pauls led 13-0 at intermission.
Common combinations with intermission
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the intermission 40×
- first intermission 29×
- at intermission 21×
- second intermission 19×
- an intermission 12×
- after intermission 10×
- before intermission 9×
- during intermission 8×
- intermission with 8×
- intermission the 7×