halftime

American  

[haf-tahym, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌtaɪm, ˈhɑf- /

Or half-time

noun

1. the period indicating completion of half the time times allowed for an activity, as for a football or basketball game or an examination.

2. Sports. the intermission or rest period between the two halves half halve of a football, basketball, or other game, during which spectators are often entertained by baton twirling, marching bands, or the like.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or taking place during a halftime.

   The football fans were treated to a halftime exhibition by the marching band.

Etymology

Origin of halftime

First recorded in 1870–75; half + time

Example Sentences

“I feel like in these moments, like being down at halftime, we just stayed so steady and consistent. And I think that has to do with our experience.”

From Los Angeles Times

At halftime, the Huskies went into the locker room trailing the top team in the nation by 15 points.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even a fool could read the determination on the Bruins’ faces as they roared back from a 39-31 halftime deficit; they’d come so far together, but they so badly wanted to go further.

From Los Angeles Times

The 16th-seeded Lancers can tout that they trailed a top seed by just 10 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins got off to a good start, building an 18-12 lead before the Huskies caught fire, hitting seven straight shots at one point to seize a 38-33 halftime lead.

From Los Angeles Times