Word
lull
US/ˈɫəɫ/
UK/lˈʌl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a short period of time when things are quiet or calm after a busy or noisy time.
n. 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.”
Examples
simple
“There was a brief lull in the conversation.”
contextual
“The soldiers used the lull in the fighting to rest and gather more supplies.”
complex
“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
Commonly used in the phrase 'a lull in' followed by a noun representing the activity that has paused.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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