ALL meanings of halftime
half·time
H h - noun halftime the period indicating completion of half the time allowed for an activity, as for a football or basketball game or an examination. 1
- noun halftime Sports. the intermission or rest period between the two halves of a football, basketball, or other game, during which spectators are often entertained by baton twirling, marching bands, or the like. 1
- adjective halftime pertaining to or taking place during a halftime: The football fans were treated to a halftime exhibition by the marching band. 1
- noun halftime sport: rest between two periods of play 1
- noun halftime The time at which half of a game or contest is completed, especially when marked by an intermission. 1
- noun halftime (Britain) Alternative spelling of half time. 0
- noun halftime (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. 0
- uncountable noun halftime Halftime is the short period of time between the two parts of a sports event such as a football, rugby, or basketball game, when the players take a short rest. 0
- noun halftime the rest period between halves of a football game, basketball game, etc. 0