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halftime show
/ˈhæf.taɪm ˌʃoʊ/
Definition
1
A high-profile entertainment performance, often featuring top musicians and elaborate productions, that occurs during the halftime break of a major sporting event, especially the NFL Super Bowl.
2
The intermission spectacle in American football games that frequently generates more buzz than the game itself, blending music, dance, and pyrotechnics.
Examples
The halftime show stole the spotlight, leaving fans debating the performances long after the final whistle.
Grandma tuned in for the game but ended up live-tweeting the halftime show like a teenager.
That halftime show had more costume changes than a reality TV villain's redemption arc.
The quarterback's touchdown was cool, but the halftime show launched actual fireworks.