halftime

Or half-time

[haf-tahym, hahf-]

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.

adjective

1. pertaining to or taking place during a halftime.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of halftime¹

First recorded in 1870–75; half + time

Example Sentences

She also headlined the NFL’s halftime show in its Brazilian debut in September, an homage to her South American neighbor’s rhythms and plumage bookended by the United States’ flagship expression of sporting and economic muscle.

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The Bruins ultimately kicked a field goal and took a 10-7 advantage into halftime, their first lead since Oct.

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Davidson nearly crossed that threshold before halftime Tuesday, and she finished the game with 20 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

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This year’s halftime show is Dad complaining about the guy who blasts a gas leaf blower for an hour every day.

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Last season's joint top Champions League goalscorer, Guirassy had found the net just once in his past nine matches, but headed Dortmund in front seconds before halftime.

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