half-gallon
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of half-gallon
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Many lower-income shoppers also shifted to buying milk in half-gallon rather than full-gallon containers, Walmart said.
From Reuters ● May 26, 2022
On the other hand, some items, such as a 2 liter bottle of Coke and a half-gallon of milk, have had double-digit declines in price.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
Scrub countertops and mop floors with a mixture of a half-cup of distilled white vinegar in a half-gallon of warm water.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021
I said, “Neal, run up to Holman’s and get a half-gallon of paint and a quart of thinner.”
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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