half-time

British  

noun

1. sport

   1. a rest period between the two halves of a game

   2. ( as modifier )

      the half-time score

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Example Sentences

Tied at half-time, the Rockets out-scored the Pistons 34-20 in the third quarter to seize control, never trailing in the fourth.

From Barron's

While the result was bad, the fact the travelling supporters booed their side off at both half-time and full-time tells you the performance was just as poor.

From BBC

Victory for the Magpies was soured by an ankle injury to captain Bruno Guimaraes that forced the Brazilian off just before half-time.

From Barron's

Baris Yilmaz could have sent Galatasaray ahead before half-time but skewed a shot high over the bar when well placed to convert.

From Barron's

The players' work rate, intensity and desire was there to see in the first half and when the whistle went for half-time they all gathered before heading down the tunnel together.

From BBC