quickbreak

noun

UK /ˈkwɪk.breɪk/

US /ˈkwɪk.breɪk/

A quickbreak is a very short rest you take before you keep going.

After running around the playground, we had a quickbreak under the big tree.

SYNONYMS

short rest breather pause time-out breather break

RELATED WORDS

break rest recess intermission snack time

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short pause in a game or activity so players can catch their breath.

The coach called a quickbreak so the team could drink some water.

3. A brief stop during a journey to stretch or use the bathroom.

We made a quickbreak at the gas station before driving on.

4. A short pause from schoolwork to rest your eyes and mind.

During homework time, Mom said I could take a quickbreak after finishing one page.