half term
"Half term" is a term commonly used in British schools to describe a brief break in the academic schedule.
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Definition
B1British Education
(informal, common)A short holiday in the middle of a school term, typically lasting one week.
Example
- The children are looking forward to their half term break next week.
- We usually go on a family trip during half term.
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