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half-day

British

noun

a day when one works only in the morning or only in the afternoon

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Alibaba made its announcement after the close of half-day trading in Hong Kong, which was shortened due to Lunar New Year’s Eve.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A half-day lift ticket, which grants you access from noon until lifts close at 5 p.m., costs about $58, and you can rent a full set of gear for around $80.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

A half-day program to provide resources for landscapers and a music class for children were canceled this month after many said they were too afraid to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

This policy is turning what was once a 10-minute process into a half-day ordeal, if you're lucky.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

Monday is a half-day because of parent-teacher conferences.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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