halftime
1 of 2noun
half·time ˈhaf-ˌtīm 
ˈhäf-
: an intermission between halves of a game or contest (as in football or basketball)
half-time
2 of 2adjective
ˈhaf-ˌtīm
ˈhäf-
: involving or working half the standard hours
half-time adverb
Example Sentences
Noun The score was tied at halftime. The coaches discussed strategy during halftime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2022 The Bears trailed by 17 points at halftime, and came out and attempted five passes in the second half. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Arizona trailed 20-0 at halftime and looked absolutely miserable in doing so. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2022 Medina revved up its engines again, rallying from two 14-point deficits and breaking a 21-all tie at halftime for its second Greater Cleveland Conference win. Matt Goul, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 After running for 161 yards last week in a tie at Houston, Taylor had just 4 yards on 5 carries at halftime. Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022 Well, Bigsby only had 11 touches in the game and had five rushing attempts at halftime. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The first one under interim head coach Mickey Joseph was never in doubt after the opening quarter, and Memorial Stadium began emptying at halftime. Eric Olson, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 The television broadcast said McNamara remained in the locker room at halftime. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
The Sun trailed the Aces 30-28 at halftime after quite the defensive first two quarters. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2022 The Bears trailed by 17 points at halftime, and came out and attempted five passes in the second half. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Arizona trailed 20-0 at halftime and looked absolutely miserable in doing so. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2022 Medina revved up its engines again, rallying from two 14-point deficits and breaking a 21-all tie at halftime for its second Greater Cleveland Conference win. Matt Goul, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 After running for 161 yards last week in a tie at Houston, Taylor had just 4 yards on 5 carries at halftime. Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022 Well, Bigsby only had 11 touches in the game and had five rushing attempts at halftime. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The first one under interim head coach Mickey Joseph was never in doubt after the opening quarter, and Memorial Stadium began emptying at halftime. Eric Olson, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 The television broadcast said McNamara remained in the locker room at halftime. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1871, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1861, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
halftime
noun
half·time ˈhaf-ˌtīm
ˈhäf-
: a period of rest between the halves of a game (as basketball)