relieftime

noun
UK /rɪˈliːf.taɪm/
US /rɪˈliːf.taɪm/

A time when you can rest and feel better after something hard.

After the big test, we had a relieftime with juice and games.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short pause that makes a difficult job feel easier.

Digging the garden was hard, but the relieftime under the tree helped.

3. A moment when worry or pain goes away.

When the rain stopped, it was a relieftime for the whole picnic.

4. A scheduled period set aside for rest during work or school.

The teacher gave us a relieftime before the next lesson.