commercial break

American  

noun

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

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commercial break British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

During the telecast’s first commercial break, supporting actress nominee Elle Fanning of “Sentimental Value” took her loss in stride and leaned over her seat to chat with former “A Complete Unknown” costar Timothée Chalamet, nominated this year for “Marty Supreme,” and his partner, Kylie Jenner.

From Los Angeles Times

When Michael B. Jordan walked off stage and the show went to commercial break, Timothée Chalamet, who was up against Jordan in the lead actor category, took a sip of his drink as Elle Fanning, sitting behind him, gave him a pat on the back.

From Los Angeles Times

During a commercial break, 6-foot-5 “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi and 6-foot-6 Oliver Laxe, director of international feature nominee “Sirāt,” greeted one another at the lobby bar.

From Los Angeles Times

During a commercial break at last year’s Oscars, he got up onstage and exhorted the crowd to get up and dance as a toast to Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Thank you, Cindy. Right now we need to take a short commercial break. We’ll be back with more about the storm of the century.”

From Literature