Definition of "halftime"

halftime

noun
countable and uncountable, plural halftimes
1. (US) Alternative spelling of half-time
  Quotations
  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
2. (American football) 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.
adjective
not comparable
1. (US) Alternative spelling of half-time
adverb
not comparable
1. (US) Alternative spelling of half-time