halftime
Americannoun
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the period indicating completion of half the time times allowed for an activity, as for a football or basketball game or an examination.
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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.
adjective
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Origin of halftime
Example Sentences
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It was a painfully familiar scene for the Trojans, who have found new ways to unravel after halftime all season.
From Los Angeles Times
The Dolphins stretched the lead to 25-8 by the end of the first quarter and the margin was 19 by halftime.
From Los Angeles Times
Others are susceptible to competition against people with insider knowledge, like gambles on whether Lady Gaga will appear during the Super Bowl halftime show.
After the game, James said he watched some of the Riley ceremony that took place at halftime of the game between the Lakers and Celtics.
From Los Angeles Times
USC hit just three of its final 14 shots before halftime, and Oregon stormed out in front.
From Los Angeles Times
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