commercial break — A pause in a television or radio program for advertisements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A pause in a television or radio program for advertisements
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmɜːrʃəl breɪk/
Korean meaning: 텔레비전이나 라디오 프로그램 중간에 광고를 위한 중단
Korean pronunciation: 커**머**셜 **브레**익
Example Sentences
- I always grab snacks during the commercial break, but somehow the show starts again when I'm still in the kitchen.
- The commercial break lasted so long that I forgot what show I was watching.
- Please stay tuned - we'll return after this commercial break.
commercial break
NOUN//kəˈmɜːrʃəl breɪk//
A pause in a television or radio program for advertisements
A pause in a television or radio program for advertisements
After the commercial wake, it's time for another commercial take!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Commercial'은 라틴어 'commercium(무역)'에서 유래되었고, 'break'는 고대 영어 'brecan(깨뜨리다)'에서 왔습니다. 방송 프로그램의 연속성을 '깨뜨리고' 상업적 광고를 삽입한다는 의미입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I always grab snacks during the commercial break, but somehow the show starts again when I'm still in the kitchen.”
“The commercial break lasted so long that I forgot what show I was watching.”
“Please stay tuned - we'll return after this commercial break.”
“The commercial break is the perfect time to use the bathroom.”
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