Meaning & use
halftime
The break between the two halves of a sports game, such as soccer, football, or basketball.
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The band performed a lively show during halftime at the football game.
The coach used halftime to adjust the team's defensive strategy.
A note on using this word
Halftime is written as one word in American English, unlike 'half time' in some other varieties of English.
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