commercial break

noun

1. a short interruption during radio or television programming for the broadcasting of a commercial or commercials.

commercial break

noun

1. an interruption in a radio or television programme for the broadcasting of advertisements

Example Sentences

It took the host through the commercial break to get over the last-minute pull-out, looping back around for a blow at the senator.

From Salon

I waited for one merciful commercial break without a Senate ad as sign I could call it a night, and finally got one just before 2 a.m.

From Slate

After a commercial break, Phillip apologized to Hasan and the viewing audience.

From Los Angeles Times

With that, they went to a commercial break, and you could hear the sarcophagus slam shut on Vance’s smiling fascism.

From Salon

Today the leagues want us to place our bets — during the next commercial break, as soon as possible and as often as we can.

From Los Angeles Times