Breaks (8 letters)

{ Answer }

RESPITES

{ Related Clues }

Breathers
Delays
Postponements
Intervals of rest
Peaceful interludes
Brief periods of relaxation
Coffee breaks, e.g.

{ Tags }

breaks, breathers, brief, coffee, delays, eg, interludes, intervals, peaceful, periods, postponements, relaxation, respites, rest

{ Notes }

The answer RESPITES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

{ Definition }

RESPITE as a noun:

1. (reprieve, respite) = a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

2. (respite, recess, break, time out) = a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

3. (suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement) = an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

4. (respite, rest, relief, rest period) = a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

5. (reprieve, respite) = the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

RESPITE as a verb:

1. (reprieve, respite) = postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution