respite [RES-pit]
noun. a break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
"Music can summon the spirit, providing a respite from exhaustion and pain."
"Sunday’s brilliant sunshine and gently rising temperatures provided a respite from the blizzard on Saturday that dropped a record two-foot of snow ."
"There was a time when snow days were celebrated as a respite from school, fun-filled romps that included sledding, snowball fights and binge television-watching."
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