Word of the Day:
intermezzo
What It Means
A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.
A palate cleanser; a small snack with a bright light neutral taste; a fruit; a fresh sparkling wine; or a fruity or milky cocktail; that is served between courses in a meal.
A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.
Intermezzo in Context
“She had ample time, too, to change for the next scene, which started with a longish intermezzo staged by a ballet company whose services Scotty had engaged [...].”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from Italian intermezzo. Doublet of intermede and intermedium
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