Interstice
Noun
- An intervening space, especially a very small one.
Example Sentences
“I can see the neighbor’s dog peeking through the interstice in the fence slats.”
“There’s a chilly draft blowing in through the interstice below the door.”
“His birthday falls during the interstice between Christmas and New Year’s.”
Word Origin
Latin, 15th century
Why this word?
Read between the lines — an interstice is the space between. The word can apply to a physical gap between objects, or it can be used in a more figurative sense, such as between time periods or even emotional space. You might recognize “inter” as “between.” “Interstice” comes from the Latin word “intersistere,” which means “standing between.” It’s an impressive word for a tiny gap.
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