half-time
Britishnoun
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sport
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a rest period between the two halves of a game
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( as modifier )
the half-time score
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Example Sentences
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There was no programme or ticket to show for the trip and no half-time brew but the exit was memorable.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Manchester City demolished Liverpool in an 18-minute period which spanned the half-time break, scoring twice either side of the interval following an evenly matched opening half an hour.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
"You're getting sacked in the morning," was the chant directed at Slot by the gleeful City supporters as their side scored four goals in 20 minutes either side of half-time.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Connor Wynne restored Bradford's lead on the verge of half-time but Jack Bird, Ash Handley and Cooper Jenkins went in before Caleb Aekins' late consolation for the hosts.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
There is no serious difficulty in the way of compelling attendance at the half-time school.
From Boy Labour and Apprenticeship by Bray, Reginald Arthur
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