intermittentpeace
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt piːs/
US /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt piːs/
A time when things are quiet for a little while, then noisy again, then quiet again.
The classroom had intermittent peace as the kids calmed down, then got excited again.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short break from arguing or fighting that does not last.
The brothers had a moment of intermittent peace before they started yelling again.
3. A calm period that keeps starting and stopping, like waves.
The beach had intermittent peace between the loud crashing waves.
4. A quiet time that comes and goes in a pattern.
The baby's intermittent peace let the parents rest for a few minutes at a time.