Definition of half hour
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: thirty minutes
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: the middle point of an hour
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Examples of half hour in a Sentence
Trains depart every half hour.
I waited a half hour in line.
Recent Examples of half hour from the Web
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The last commercial supersonic flight, Concorde, could travel from London to New York in less than three and a half hours, cruising at speeds of around 1,350 mph.
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Lindzy, who worked as a bartender until November 2016, spends four and a half hours at the dialysis center each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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The 240-186 vote came in the pre-dawn hours, putting to bed a five-and-a-half hour federal freeze that relatively few would notice.
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Monterey About two and a half hours from the buzz of San Francisco is the slower pace of Monterey County and its rugged coastline, quiet coastal villages and pristine state parks.
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The company will customize tours, but a two and half hour tour around the island with stops at tucked-away swimming and snorkeling spots like Little Bay might just be the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
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The dockless bikes typically require a rental fee of $1 per half hour.
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Rates start at $25 per half hour, and signing up as a user or driver is free.
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Children 4 and older are allowed, but bear in mind that each part clocks in at more than two and a half hours.
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First Known Use of half hour
15th century
HALF HOUR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of half hour for English Language Learners
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: 30 minutes : a period of time that lasts for 30 minutes
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: the middle point of an hour
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