midterm break

English

noun
Definitions
  • A break (frequently, week-long) in classes taking place somewhere between the end of the first third and start of the last third of a semester (term), this may coincide with a mid-semester examination period (midterms).

Etymology

Compound from English midterm + English break (break, game won against the server).

Origin

English

break

Gloss

break, game won against the server

Concept
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