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Commercial break
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a pause in a television or radio program during which advertisements or commercials are shown
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
commercial breaks
What is a "commercial break"?
A commercial break is a short period of time during a television or radio program when advertisements are aired. These breaks are usually scheduled at specific points in the program, such as between segments or during natural pauses in the content. Commercial breaks give businesses the opportunity to promote their products or services to the audience, while providing broadcasters with revenue. The length of a commercial break can vary, and it typically includes multiple ads from different companies.
Examples
I usually grab a snack during the commercial break.
