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

She said if the video got more than 1,000 likes, she and her teammates would perform during halftime at a men’s basketball game.

From Los Angeles Times

For the final 4:40 before halftime, the Trojans didn’t pull down a single rebound.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins led 32-21 at halftime and by as much as 16 in the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins widened the gap to 18 points by halftime, holding the Trojans scoreless for the last 3:08.

From Los Angeles Times

The Trojans lose a fifth consecutive game after building a five-point lead at halftime but get outscored by 20 points in the second half by the No. 12 Cornhuskers.

From Los Angeles Times