the rest period between halves of a football game, basketball game, etc.
halftime
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halftime
noun
The intermission between halves in games of certain sports, such as basketball and football.
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Noun
(plural halftimes)
- (UK) Alternative spelling of half time.
- (American football) The halftime show, the primary "light" entertainment of a game, after the second quarter when players can physically recover, coaches can berate players with a pep talk, bets can be doubled, etc.
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