occasionalbreak
nounUK /əˈkeɪʒənl breɪk/
US /əˈkeɪʒənəl breɪk/
A short rest that happens only once in a while.
We take an occasional break from homework to stretch our legs.
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2. A brief stop in a regular activity that does not happen often.
The long meeting had only an occasional break for coffee.
3. A short pause from work that occurs now and then rather than on a schedule.
He enjoys an occasional break from typing to look out the window.
4. A rare moment of rest during a busy period.
The nurse got an occasional break during her busy shift.