half-century

noun

1. a period of 50 years

   during the past half-century

2. 1. a score or grouping of 50

      a half-century of points

   2. ( as modifier )

      as I near the half-century mark

Example Sentences

Though the events it depicts took place more than a half-century ago, Sarsgaard anticipates that some moviegoers will bring their own feelings about the current situation in the Middle East to the theater.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Lewis and Hope responded with class to the harsh treatment their bowlers received, reaching their half-centuries from 26 balls and 23 balls respectively.

From BBC

Aaron Reed scored twice in three minutes to push Scotland beyond the half-century mark before teenage flanker, Freddy Douglas, became the youngest Scotland debutant in more than 60 years.

From BBC

It took the opener 79 balls to reach his fifth and slowest ODI half-century before falling to Forde on 74, but only after providing the springboard for England.

From BBC

Author Dame Jilly Cooper received the writer prize for "her extraordinary half-century contribution to literature".

From BBC