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half-bottle

British  

noun

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

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Lanson Champagne is available on the grounds of the All England Club by the glass, half-bottle and bottle.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

All 14 selections are available by the glass and half-bottle.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

“He was used to you know, drink a half-bottle of water, touch the toes a couple times and off I go,” Rollinson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2022

Shows begin at 8 and 10:30 p.m.; each includes a three-course dinner and a half-bottle of Cava per person.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2018

He found his way to his restaurant and ordered a very good lunch and a bottle of Perrier-Jouet—not a half-bottle; he certainly was extravagant.

From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend