C1nounformaltravelurban
US/ˈres.pɪt/
UK/ˈres.paɪt/
a short break from something difficult, tiring or unpleasant
In context
The shady temple garden offered a welcome respite from the noise of the city.
Afternoon rain brought brief respite from the heat in Saigon.
Nurses worked for weeks without respite during the outbreak.
Words that go with respite
adjective + noun
- welcome respiteThe holiday was a welcome respite from exams.
- brief respiteA cool breeze gave us a brief respite on the steep climb.
noun + preposition
- respite fromMany city people visit the hills for respite from the pollution.
- without respiteThe storm raged for two days without respite.
verb + noun
- offer respiteParks offer respite to people who live in tiny apartments.
noun + noun
- respite careRespite care gives families a few days' rest from looking after a sick relative.