- a rest period between the two halves of a game
- (as modifier): the half-time score
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half-time n
half•time or half-time /ˈhæfˌtaɪm/USA pronunciation
n.
adj. [before a noun]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Sportthe intermission between the two halves of a football, basketball, or other game: [uncountable]During halftime we went for a walk.[countable]During halftimes the band plays.
adj. [before a noun]
- relating to or taking place during a halftime.
half•time
(haf′tīm′, häf′-),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- the period indicating completion of half the time allowed for an activity, as for a football or basketball game or an examination.
- Sportthe intermission or rest period between the two halves of a football, basketball, or other game, during which spectators are often entertained by baton twirling, marching bands, or the like.
adj.
- pertaining to or taking place during a halftime:The football fans were treated to a halftime exhibition by the marching band.
- half + time 1870–75
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