Respite
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A brief interval of rest or relief. A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To delay or postpone.
Recess
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A break, pause or vacation.An inset, hole, space or opening.A time of play, usually, on a playground.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To inset into something, or to recede.To take or declare a break.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Remote, distant (in time or place).
Example sentence: I remember growing up, having sports to go to, having recess, those were the things I looked forward to. Yes, I'm an athlete, but I had buddies who weren't, and they looked forward to it, too.