half term

British  

noun

1. education

   1. a short holiday midway through an academic term

   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-term holiday

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half term

One afternoon during half term, his own children were on a walk with their grandfather when they came across another pile of abandoned belongings and decided to take matters into their own hands.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

The Port of Dover is asking ferry passengers to come prepared for delays, as the half term getaway begins.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

"I don't think I could consider working somewhere that didn't have the two-week half term now, just because it has such an impact on my wellbeing," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025

SCC carried out a survey and also asked schools for feedback on the plan for a two week half term in the autumn term.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2025

Dad had to go to work but Mum had the day off from being a nurse and it was half term so the five of us could go sightseeing, she said.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd