half-day

noun

1. a day when one works only in the morning or only in the afternoon

Example Sentences

The government declared a half-day holiday allowing citizens to "pause and celebrate him" - in what then-President Mokgweetsi Masisi described as a "most unique… manner that will be etched in the annals of the history of the Republic".

From BBC

As part of government changes implemented in August 2024, FPNs are given when a child registers 10 unauthorised half-day school absences, or five full days.

From BBC

As part of government changes implemented in August 2024, FPNs are given when a child registers 10 unauthorised half-day school absences, or five days.

From BBC

Since the change in national guidance parents can no longer take their children out of school for a week's holiday without the risk of a fine – which they could have done previously when fines were triggered by 15 unauthorised half-day school absences.

From BBC

A half-day program to provide resources for landscapers and a music class for children were canceled this month after many said they were too afraid to attend.

From Los Angeles Times