half-holiday

[ haf-hol-i-dey, hahf- ]

noun

1. a holiday limited to half a working day or half an academic day.

half holiday

noun

1. a day of which either the morning or the afternoon is a holiday

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-holiday¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

In the second half, Holiday scored on an unusual play in which he remained under his own basket, re-tying his shoes while his team advanced 4-on-5 into the offensive end.

From Washington Times

In the first half, Holiday lofted a right-handed lob that looked like a running hook to Davis, who soared to palm the ball with his right hand and slam it down in one motion.

From Washington Times

In the first half, Holiday and reserve guard Prince Ali sparked a 13-2 run from the defensive end.

From Los Angeles Times

The Muskogee Times-Democrat noted many who had been granted the “half holiday” had “left this afternoon for Sycamore Inn and other resorts over in the Cherokee hills, which are rapidly becoming the playground of Muskogeeans who must answer the call of the wild by getting close to nature.”

From Washington Times

In the second half, Holiday’s weaving run through the Reign defense primed “A-Rod’s” second, with only late consolation from Rapinoe bringing the favorites within one.

From The Guardian