halftime

American  

[haf-tahym, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌtaɪm, ˈhɑf- /

Or half-time

noun

1. the period indicating completion of half the time times allowed for an activity, as for a football or basketball game or an examination.

2. Sports. the intermission or rest period between the two halves half halve of a football, basketball, or other game, during which spectators are often entertained by baton twirling, marching bands, or the like.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or taking place during a halftime.

   The football fans were treated to a halftime exhibition by the marching band.

Etymology

Origin of halftime

First recorded in 1870–75; half + time

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, he was even better, piling up 19 after halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

Jazzy Davidson was limited to three points in the first half, but the freshman star found her rhythm after halftime and finished with 13 points and six assists.

From Los Angeles Times

Orange Lutheran led at halftime by three points.

From Los Angeles Times

They extended the lead to seven by halftime and used a 23-7 run in the third quarter to put the game out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times

The Trojans were also forced to play most of Tuesday without Chad Baker-Mazara, who was held out after halftime with a neck injury.

From Los Angeles Times