halftime
Middle sports pause
Halftime is the interval between the two halves of a game, especially in football or basketball.
Teams retreat to locker rooms, bands perform, and viewers raid the refrigerator.
The halftime show at major events like the Super Bowl has become a spectacle rivaling the game itself.
As an adjective, halftime describes something occurring at or lasting half the standard time: a halftime job, the halftime score.
Scheduled performance pause
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- restCessation of activity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breatherBrief period of rest
downtime · regroup · concessions · restroom · stretch · snacks · refreshments · beer run
Shared space for dressing
- coachOne who instructs
- pep talkMotivational speech
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
tactics · playbook · analysis · huddle · motivation · regroup · defense · offense
Athletic event spirit rousers
- marching bandMobile musical ensemble
- drumlineMarching band percussionists
- mascotsSymbolic figures for groups
- pyrotechnicsArt of explosive displays
dance · choreography · pom-poms · acrobatics · flashmobs · fanfare · pageantry · routine
intermission
Scheduled performance pause
breather · downtime · regroup · concessions · restroom · stretch · snacks · refreshments · beer run · replay
locker room
Shared space for dressing
- coachOne who instructs
- pep talkMotivational speech
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
gameplan · tactics · playbook · analysis · huddle · motivation · regroup · defense · offense · formation
cheerleaders
Athletic event spirit rousers
- marching bandMobile musical ensemble
- drumlineMarching band percussionists
- mascotsSymbolic figures for groups
pyrotechnics · dance · choreography · pom-poms · acrobatics · flashmobs · fanfare · pageantry · routine · field show
- footballfootball, touchdown, field goal, quarterback, end zone
- Soccergoal, soccer, pass, football, goalkeeper
- FIFAWorld Cup, World Cup trophy, offside rule, red card, yellow card
- game timingquarters, periods, innings, rounds, sets
- Homecominghomecoming game, pep rally, floats, spirit week, crowning
- sports culturefan clubs, highlights, commentary, live reporting, analysis
halftimefull time
Complete work schedule
game time · regulation · playing time · active play · overtime
halftimekickoff
Opening play in football
final whistle · first pitch · closing bell · finish · beginning
- halftime showPerformance during sporting break