ad break
n.n. the period during a television show, radio program, or online video when advertisements are shown. These are the commercial breaks you see between parts of a movie or series.
n. a scheduled interruption in a broadcast, such as on television or radio, or in an online stream, during which advertisements are shown
Let's get snacks during the ad break.
Many streaming services offer cheaper plans that include several short ad breaks per hour.
To retain viewers who might change channels, broadcasters strategically place the shortest ad break just before the show's dramatic climax.