the half
noun
: the time when the first half of a game ends : halftime
The score was tied at the half.
Examples of the half in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Of that number, only 13 qualify for the full credit, while another nine are eligible for the half credit of $3,750.
—
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Take Sporting’s second-half performance against St. Louis as an example: Down 2-1 at the half, Sporting KC brought Russell on for William Agada and moved Thommy into the midfield.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the half 
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Take Sporting’s second-half performance against St. Louis as an example: Down 2-1 at the half, Sporting KC brought Russell on for William Agada and moved Thommy into the midfield.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the half
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'the half.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near the half
Cite this Entry
“The half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20half. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share