half-hour

(hafo̵ur)

noun

  1. 30 minutes
  2. the point 30 minutes after any given hour

adjective

  1. lasting for 30 minutes
  2. occurring every 30 minutes

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See half-hour in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A period of 30 minutes.
  2. The middle point of an hour: The clock chimes on the half-hour.

Related Forms:

  • halfˈ-hourˈly adverb & adj.

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