Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

half-an-hour

noun
/ˌhæf ən ˈnaʊər/
Definition
A period of thirty minutes.
Examples
  • We need to wait for half-an-hour before the show starts.
  • She will arrive in half-an-hour.
  • It’s going to take at least half-an-hour to finish this task.
Meaning
Half-an-hour refers to half of an hour, typically used to indicate a specific duration of time.
Synonyms
  • 30 minutes
  • thirty minutes