: an intermission between halves of a game or contest (as in football or basketball)
: involving or working half the standard hours
half-time
adverb
Examples of halftime in a Sentence
Noun
The score was tied at halftime.
The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
After a halftime break honoring Sparks and Liberty legends, the Sparks seemed rejuvenated for the final 20 minutes.
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Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The two held out hope up until half-time.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 June 2026
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Noun
The match at Lincoln Financial Field included a 2-hour, 10-minute halftime intermission as a storm soaked the Delaware Valley.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
After a halftime break honoring Sparks and Liberty legends, the Sparks seemed rejuvenated for the final 20 minutes.
—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Attendees donning only red and white were the happiest in the park, dancing along to the DJ’s half-time playlist.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The two held out hope up until half-time.
—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 June 2026
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“Halftime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halftime. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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halftime
noun
half·time
ˈhaf-ˌtīm 
ˈhȧf-
: an intermission marking the completion of half of a game (as in football)
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