hiatus

/hʌɪˈeɪtəs/noun

A break or interruption in an activity, series, or process.

Example sentence

“The show is going on hiatus until the new season starts in the fall.”

Often in 'on hiatus', said of TV shows, bands, or projects that pause with the intention of returning. The plural is 'hiatuses'.

Featured as word of the day on April 20, 2026.

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