halftime
halftime Lexical Profile
halftime Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The intermission or break between the two halves of a game or match in sports such as football, basketball, or soccer, or the point in time at which the first half ends.
"The coach gave an inspiring speech in the locker room during halftime."
In music, a rhythmic feel or tempo modification in which the perceived pulse is halved, making the music feel twice as slow while the underlying tempo remains unchanged.
"The drummer switched to halftime during the bridge to give the song a heavier groove."
• adjective
Occurring at or relating to the interval between the two halves of a sports game or match.
"Millions of viewers tuned in specifically to watch the elaborate halftime show."
Involving or working for half of the standard number of hours in a workweek or academic schedule.
"She accepted a halftime administrative position so she could continue her graduate studies."