Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-bushel
noun
/ˈhæf ˈbʊʃəl/
Definition
A unit of measurement for volume, specifically used for dry goods, equivalent to half of a bushel.
Examples
- He bought a half-bushel of apples from the farmer’s market.
- The recipe called for a half-bushel of tomatoes to make the sauce.
Meaning
The half-bushel is often used in agriculture and food industries to measure a specific quantity of produce or grain.
Synonyms
- Measurement
- Volume
- Container
