The Arctic freeze is slowly giving way to a wave of slightly milder air trying to inch up from the southwest, giving a welcomerespite.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We must be careful to recognise that purchases such as holidays or social activities may well also provide welcomerespite to family carers who otherwise could not cope.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was a welcomerespite from the cold weather back home.
Christianity Today (2000)
Definition of 'respite'
respite
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singular noun
A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant.