Meaning & use
respite
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
See it in a sentence
The shade of the old oak tree offered a brief respite from the heat.
Nurses need real respite between long shifts to avoid burning out.
A note on using this word
Respite implies only temporary relief; the difficulty usually returns once the respite ends.
Words with a similar meaning
breakreliefreprieve
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