Phrase guide

commercial break

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An interval during or between television or radio programs during which advertisements are aired.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: ad break

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Georgian: რეკლამა (reḳlama) — Translations
  • German: Werbepause — Translations
  • Italian: stacco pubblicitario — Translations
  • Portuguese: intervalo comercial — Translations