commercial break
1 of 1noun/kəˈmɜrʃəl breɪk/
Forms:commercial breaks
1
a pause in a television or radio program during which advertisements or commercials are shown
A commercial break is a short period of time during a television or radio program when advertisements are aired. These breaks are usually scheduled at specific points in the program, such as between segments or during natural pauses in the content. Commercial breaks give businesses the opportunity to promote their products or services to the audience, while providing broadcasters with revenue. The length of a commercial break can vary, and it typically includes multiple ads from different companies.
- I usually grab a snack during the commercial break.
- I muted the TV during the commercial break to avoid the loud ads.
- The show was interrupted by a commercial break right after the exciting moment.
- The host promised to reveal the answer after the commercial break.
- As soon as the commercial break started, she rushed to grab a drink.