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• half size
  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
  half-size

  noun

  any size, esp in clothing, that is halfway between two sizes

half size

American  

noun

1. any size in women's garments designated by a fractional number from 12½ through 24½, designed for a short-waisted, full figure.

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half-size British  

noun

1. any size, esp in clothing, that is halfway between two sizes

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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

If you have wider feet, we recommend you get a half size up.

From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2018

“I make half size ones for dorm rooms. They are eye-catching.”

From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2014

“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

But it's a beautiful country when you douse the sunshine and turn on the starlight, or a half-size moon like that young pullet in the west sky yonder.

From The Reclaimers by Margaret Hill McCarter