half-bottle

noun

1. a bottle half the size of a standard bottle of wine, spirits, etc

Example Sentences

As a middle-aged woman with an enthusiastic, half-bottle-a-day wine habit, this ugly news gave me pause.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile, the driver remaining on his box refreshed himself with bread, cheese, and a half bottle of wine.

From Project Gutenberg

"You are pleased to set an altogether fictitious value upon half bottle of brandy we have left," he said.

From Project Gutenberg

He knew it could not have been drink, as each day the State allowed him but one half-bottle of claret.

From Project Gutenberg

When the half bottle was finished Maxwell wanted another, and to this Miss Carol promptly and firmly objected.

From Project Gutenberg

He smiled quietly, enjoying her enjoyment; but, when emptied, the half-bottle he had ordered was not renewed.

From Project Gutenberg