half-year

British  

noun

1. 1. a period of 6 months

      the campaign lasted nearly a half-year

   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-year break

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Example Sentences

Chris Weston, Thames Water's chief executive, said in the company's half-year results that "bill increases have been significant this year, and I recognise the difficulties this creates for many".

From BBC

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, quietly resigned on Monday after a troubled half-year at the helm.

From Salon

Her company's latest half-year update flagged concerns over a "softening of demand" in the UK theme park sector and fewer international visitors.

From BBC

Household demand has been sluggish, however, with official data showing this month that consumer prices fell again in September after reaching a half-year low in August.

From Barron's

The analyst also notes that Vodafone has a track record of disappointing half-year results, with large share price falls on the day of results in the previous years.

From The Wall Street Journal