interstitial
/ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl/
adjective
- Relating to or situated in the small spaces or gaps between things, especially in body tissues or other structures.
- The doctor explained that interstitial lung disease affects the tissue between the air sacs.
- Interstitial spaces in the soil allow water and air to reach plant roots.
- Interstitial fluid surrounds the cells and helps deliver nutrients.
- Relating to short breaks or gaps in a schedule, broadcast, or sequence.
- She filled the interstitial time with a quick warm-up exercise.
- The TV channel shows interstitial ads between programs.
- The conference had interstitial sessions for networking between talks.
noun
- A short piece of content, such as an advertisement or announcement, that appears between regular programs or segments.
- During the live stream, an interstitial reminded viewers to subscribe.
- The network aired a brief interstitial promoting the upcoming movie.
- The radio station played an interstitial with the weather update.