halftime

halftime Definition

☆ half·time (-tīm′)

noun

the rest period between halves of a football game, basketball game, etc.

halftime Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

score: Thrower couldn't land the conversion and the halftime score stood at Wasps 25 Irish 20.
lead: The Scottish goalkeeper made a number of very good saves late in the first half to deny Wales the halftime lead.
show: But please wait until the halftime show to act upon that... 42.
whistle: Constant pressure on Clifton must surely get its reward but the halftime whistle came with Stratford in total control.
interval: The halftime interval saw us entertained by some Norton youngsters taking penalties.
snack: Halftime snacks Be prepared to end up at an Irish pub.

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