commercial break

noun

: the time when advertisements are broadcast during a radio or television program

We'll be back after the commercial break.

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Bravo made the decision to transition into the Season One premiere straight after the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, without a commercial break. —

Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024 The surprise guests suddenly sang with no introduction after a commercial break during the show and while some in the crowd jumped to their feet, other audience members looked unimpressed. —

Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 After a quick commercial break, the woman selected lipstick as her answer. —

EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024 Indeed, Maddow works to map out who might jump into the discussion coming out of a commercial break, and is often maneuvering to showcase one person who might have to leave to get ready for a later show, or another who must depart the proceedings early. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commercial break

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