Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-pound
noun
/hæf paʊnd/
Definition
A unit of weight that is equal to half of a pound, or 8 ounces.
Examples
- He ordered a half-pound burger for lunch.
- The recipe calls for a half-pound of cheese.
- She bought a half-pound of strawberries at the market.
Meaning
Half-pound is often used to measure food items and various other products, indicating that the weight is 0.2268 kilograms.
Synonyms
- 8 ounces
- 0.2268 kilograms
