armistice

noun

UK /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/

US /ˈɑːrmɪstɪs/

An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting for a while.

The two countries signed an armistice to end the fighting.

SYNONYMS

truce ceasefire peace agreement suspension of hostilities

RELATED WORDS

peace negotiation war treaty conflict

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary stop in any kind of struggle or argument.

The brothers called an armistice in their snowball fight to eat lunch.

3. A formal agreement between enemies to stop fighting so peace talks can happen.

The generals met to discuss the terms of the armistice.

4. A break from a difficult or unpleasant activity.

After hours of homework, she declared an armistice and went for a walk.