Respite Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
respite
noun
plural
respites
respite
/ˈrɛspət/ Brit /ˈrɛˌspaɪt/
noun
plural
respites
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESPITE
:
a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed
[count]
— usually singular
- The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job.
- a temporary respite
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[noncount]
- The bad weather has continued without respite.
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