half hour
noun
Definition of half hour
1 : thirty minutes
2 : 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.
First Known Use of half hour
15th century
HALF HOUR Defined for English Language Learners
half hour
noun
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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