Play break is a term used to describe a period of time during which people take a break from their activities. RECESS, a 6 letter word, is a term used to describe a break in the middle of the school day, usually lasting 10-15 minutes. Entracte, an 8 letter word, is a term used to describe a short intermission between two acts of a play or opera. Both RECESS and entracte are forms of play break, providing a brief respite from the activity at hand.