breakmonth

noun

UK /ˈbreɪk.mʌnθ/

US /ˈbreɪk.mʌnθ/

A breakmonth is a whole month when you get a rest from school or work.

The kids were excited for the long breakmonth of summer.

SYNONYMS

holiday month vacation month rest month time off school break

RELATED WORDS

vacation holiday recess sabbatical time off

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A month set aside for rest and recovery after a busy season.

After the harvest, the village enjoyed a quiet breakmonth.

3. A planned pause in a long project or schedule.

The team scheduled a breakmonth before starting the next phase.

4. A month when regular activities are stopped, often for repairs or maintenance.

The factory had a breakmonth to upgrade its machines.