# lull

/ˈɫəɫ/ (US) · /lˈʌl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lull
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a short period of time when things are quiet or calm after a busy or noisy time.

For teachers: a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity. Often describes a pause in a storm, a conversation, or a period of intense action.

## Examples

- There was a brief lull in the conversation.
- The soldiers used the lull in the fighting to rest and gather more supplies.
- After the initial rush of customers at opening time, a mid-morning lull settled over the café, allowing the staff to prepare for the busy lunch service ahead.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the phrase 'a lull in' followed by a noun representing the activity that has paused.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.