half-year

noun

1. 1. a period of 6 months

      the campaign lasted nearly a half-year

   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-year break

Example Sentences

It outlined a surge in half-year profits boosted by the summer weather and disruption at rival Marks & Spencer, which was caused by a major cyber attack.

From BBC

For the first time, they have fallen below 4bn litres in a half-year period.

From BBC

According to JDE Peet’s half-year report released in July, sales for the company grew more than 19% over the past year.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors asked US District Court Judge Indira Talwani to impose a 16 and a half-year sentence on Teixeira.

From BBC

Waitrose sales climbed 5% over the half-year, in a period which has seen the first opening of an in-store outlet from Gail’s bakery.

From BBC