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half-gallon

American  
[haf-gal-uhn, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈgæl ən, ˈhɑf- /

noun

  1. a half of a gallon, equal to 2 quarts (1.9 liters).


adjective

  1. holding or consisting of two quarts.

Etymology

Origin of half-gallon

First recorded in 1650–60


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McDonald’s is also introducing a half-gallon jug of the iconic McRib sauce, fittingly called A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

Mary-Ellen McDonald, 74, makes ice cream sundaes with homemade fudge sauce by the half-gallon.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023

Many lower-income shoppers also shifted to buying milk in half-gallon rather than full-gallon containers, Walmart said.

From Reuters ● May 26, 2022

Kahan also likes how Little Gems soften just the right amount when dressed, unlike romaine, which “can take a half-gallon of olive oil and still stay as stiff as cardboard.”

From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2022

I tossed him a half-gallon of Sealtest heavenly hash.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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