half size
noun
any size in women's garments designated by a fractional number from 12½ through 24½, designed for a short-waisted, full figure.
half size
Americannoun
half-size
British
noun
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Important note: The shoes run large, so order a half size down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
The half size portion includes a sizable amount of neck meat, which is a fully hands-on experience for anyone up for it, but there’s also plenty of boneless slabs for the taking.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
The wall is a half size replica of the official tribute in Washington, D.C.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2017
He never wore ties or turtlenecks and always bought shoes a half size too big.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 1, 2012
“My right foot is a half size smaller than my left foot,” I say.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
They come in all shapes, sizes and colors: full sheet cakes, half-size cakes, round cakes and wedding cakes, single layers, double layers and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
"You're never more than about 10 minutes' walk from either a half-size or full-size all-weather pitch. The scale of it is quite impressive."
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
While Stars+Stripes had to stop construction on an AC75 foiling monohull, American Magic owns two AC75s, a half-size test boat and enough equipment to fill 32 shipping containers.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
In the days leading up to her fast, Rosemary said goodbye to close friends and family members, and started eating half-size meals.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2019
He wrote very slowly on half-size yellow pads, worth seventy-five cents a dozen, using the books only for reference.
From Queed by Raymond Moreau Crosby
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