Word meaning
hiatus
noun · hy-AY-tus
What does hiatus mean?
Hiatus means a pause or break in a sequence or activity.
Hiatus in a sentence
“The band returned after a five-year hiatus.”
Synonyms for hiatus
- break
- pause
- gap
Where does hiatus come from?
From Latin hiatus, "gaping, opening."
How to remember hiatus
- Say it out loud a few times: hy-AY-tus.
- Write one sentence of your own using hiatus, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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