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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The White House is currently airing this video as an ad during commercial breaks on Fox News.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
And if you haven't seen him during one of the many half-time commercial breaks, you've probably spotted him at the United States' opening match in Los Angeles, watching alongside his friend Tom Cruise.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
In addition to strong ratings, the inclusion of hydration breaks during games allowed TV partners to add commercial breaks, which are usually not included in global soccer matches.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
When the radio broadcast takes commercial breaks, Netflix viewers will get a mix of behind-the-scenes material, extended discussions and other exclusive bonus segments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“Life-saving missions don’t wait for commercial breaks, you know!” she said.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
