breaktime
Scheduled rest period
Breaktime is a period of rest from work or study, typically scheduled: The kids ran outside at breaktime.
Common in British English and school contexts, where it refers to recess or a pause between lessons.
Also spelled as two words: break time.
Temporary cessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- intervalDuration between two points
- recessPause in activity
- hiatusBreak in activity
breather · interlude · halt · stoppage · lull · interruption · suspension · respite
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- restCessation of activity
- loungeComfortable waiting room
recharge · refresh · calm · ease · tranquility · serenity · peace · restfulness
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- intervalDuration between two points
- recessPause in activity
hiatus · breather · interlude · halt · stoppage · lull · interruption · suspension · respite · downtime
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- restCessation of activity
lounge · recharge · refresh · calm · ease · tranquility · serenity · peace · restfulness · quietude
snack
Light between-meal fare
stretch · walk · scroll · coffee · tea · smoke · cafeteria · courtyard · bench · picnic
breaktimeworking hours
Scheduled time for labor
crunch time · overtime · shift · active duty · grind