commercial break
noun
a short interruption during radio or television programming for the broadcasting of a commercial or commercials.
commercial breaks
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pluralof commercial break.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While the launch of ad-free streaming services like Netflix initially provided relief to consumers who had grown weary of long TV commercial breaks, the ad-supported streaming model has proven more popular of late.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
TV commercial breaks and Instagram algorithms are peppered with ads for AI-fueled platforms experimenting with AI that promise to cancel your unused subscriptions or find missed deductions in your taxes.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
If conflict breaks out on the podcast, Hannity said there will be no escape to commercial breaks or running out the clock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
That'll become less of an issue when the Oscars moves to YouTube in 2029, without the tight time restrictions and commercial breaks that come with terrestrial television.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
“Life-saving missions don’t wait for commercial breaks, you know!” she said.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
