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April 20, 2026

hiatus

/hʌɪˈeɪtəs/noun

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

Example sentences

  • “The show is going on hiatus until the new season starts in the fall.”
  • “After a two-year hiatus, the band released a new album.”

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

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