Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

short-spell

noun
/ˈʃɔːrt spɛl/
Definition
A brief period of time.
Examples
  • She took a short-spell to rest before continuing her work.
  • The rain only lasted for a short-spell, allowing us to continue our picnic.
  • During the short-spell of downtime, the team prepared for the upcoming project.
Meaning
The term ‘short-spell’ refers to a short duration or interval during which something occurs.
Synonyms
  • interval
  • brief period
  • short time