halftime

half·time

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [haf-tahym, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌtaɪm, ˈhɑf-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [haf-tahym, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌtaɪm, ˈhɑf-/

Definitions of halftime word

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 The time at which half of a game or contest is completed, especially when marked by an intermission. 1
noun halftime sport: rest between two periods of play 1
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

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Origin of halftime

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; half + time

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Parts of speech for Halftime

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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halftime popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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