halftime
noun
, ˈhäf-\
Definition of halftime
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half-time
adjective
, ˈhäf-\
Definition of half-time (Entry 2 of 2)
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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
McNair’s widow, Mechelle, and their two sons attended the halftime ceremony along with McNair’s mother and brothers. — BostonGlobe.com, "Game Day Grind Compilation | Justin Reid and Jahleel Addae," 16 Sep. 2019 The defense shut out Pittsburg (1-1) in the second half after the Pirates closed to 35-21 just before halftime on a short TD pass from Jerry Johnson to Rashid Williams. — Mitch Stephens, SFChronicle.com, "QB Daylin McLemore leads Serra past Pittsburg," 31 Aug. 2019 The Giants, who were undefeated in the preseason, are off to their sixth 0-2 start since 2013, and they were booed by the fans leaving the field at halftime. — Tom Canavan, courant.com, "The boos come early as Giants fall to Bills," 16 Sep. 2019 The next day, the Black 14 were honored at halftime during the football game against the University of Idaho. — Leah Asmelash, CNN, "After 50 years, the University of Wyoming apologized for the dismissal of 14 black football players," 16 Sep. 2019 The Vikings soon settled for a 31-yard field goal by Dan Bailey, cutting the deficit to 21-10 at halftime. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Replay official in New York overturns Vikings’ TD due to offensive pass interference," 15 Sep. 2019 Virginia Tech trailed by 11 points at halftime before finding its way past FCS-level Furman. — George Schroeder, USA TODAY, "Can anyone beat Clemson? It's unlikely as the ACC continues to scuffle this season," 15 Sep. 2019 The Ravens led 17-6 at halftime, but their lead shrank to three early in the fourth quarter. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Instant analysis: Behind Lamar Jackson’s 120 rushing yards, 2 TD passes, Ravens hold off Cardinals, 23-17," 15 Sep. 2019 But Fickell said the team also drew inspiration from what Warren and Wright said at halftime. — Fletcher Page, Cincinnati.com, "Michael Warren II and Bryan Wright talk and walk as UC football's leaders," 14 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'halftime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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