halftime
nounEtymology From half- + time.
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US, Alternative Alternative spelling of half-time.
- If the employment is halftime, $12.50 plus 12 of the next $75 is disregarded. If the employment is irregular or occasional, the allowance is adjusted to be consistent with the situation.1966, United States Congressional Serial Set, page 903:
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American football, Ball games, Football, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The halftime show, the primary light entertainment of a game, after the second quarter, when players can physically recover, coaches can give players a pep talk, bets can be doubled, etc.