halftime

noun

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half·time | \ ˈhaf-ˌtīm

, ˈhäf- \

Definition of halftime

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an intermission between halves of a game or contest (as in football or basketball)

half-time

adjective

\ ˈhaf-ˌtīm

, ˈhäf- \

Definition of half-time (Entry 2 of 2)

: involving or working half the standard hours

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Examples of halftime in a Sentence

Noun The score was tied at halftime. The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The Lions almost had a chance to score just before halftime when referee Rosendo Mendoza called a penalty for an apparent handball inside the box on Zeca. — Mike Gramajo, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2022 The agent offered us a credit, and the service was back online before halftime. — Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 8 June 2022 Michigan sandwiched a field goal and touchdown around a Philadelphia punt just before halftime to close the gap to 21-18. — Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2022 Each time the Eagles scored in the second quarter, the Tar Heels had an answer until Weeks lasered in a shot from the high slot to cut the deficit to 7-5 with 19.5 seconds left before halftime. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2022 Sophomore Emmery Clark led the charge early with three goals before halftime. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 There were several rounds of boos when Boston fell behind by as many as 26 points before halftime. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022 Just before halftime, Putellas put Barcelona on the board to rekindle some hope. — Daniella Matar, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022 The Timbers took an early lead on a goal by Cristhian Paredes but gave the lead away before halftime. — Scott Sepich For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 18 May 2022 See More

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