hiatus

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /haɪˈeɪtəs/
• SAMPA: /haI"eIt@s/

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Noun

Singular hiatus

Plural hiatus or hiatuses

1. A hiatus is a break or pause.
2. A hiatus is a vacation.

   I'm taking a hiatus from work.

3. The plural form of hiatus; more than one (kind of) hiatus.