Second Period (Noun)
Meaning
The second division into which the play of a game is divided.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The hockey team struggled to keep their lead during the second period, allowing the opposing team to tie the game.
- The basketball team made a comeback during the second period, outscoring their opponents by 15 points.
- The second period of the game was intense, with both teams scoring multiple goals within minutes of each other.
- The soccer team's coach made several substitutions during the second period in an attempt to turn the game around.
- The second period of overtime was needed to decide the winner of the playoff game.