: the period of rest between the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half in games like football and basketball
The score was tied at halftime.
The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.
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“Halftime.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/halftime. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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