Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moment-of-respite
noun
/ˈmoʊ.mənt əv rɪs.paɪt/
Definition
A brief period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Examples
- After a long day at work, she took a moment of respite on her balcony, enjoying the sunset.
- The teacher allowed the students a moment of respite between lessons.
- In the middle of the storm, they found a moment of respite in the eye of the hurricane.
Meaning
It refers to a short time when someone can pause and recover from stress or hardship.
Synonyms
- break
- relief
- pause
- intermission
- respite
