Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-gallon
noun
/ˈhæfˌɡæl.ən/
Definition
A unit of volume equal to half of a gallon.
Examples
- She bought a half-gallon of milk for the recipe.
- The ice cream shop offers half-gallon containers for customers who want to take some home.
- He filled his half-gallon water jug before heading out for the hike.
Meaning
The term ‘half-gallon’ refers to a specific measurement often used in the United States to denote a container that holds two quarts or approximately 1.89 liters of liquid.
Synonyms
- Two quarts
- 1.89 liters
- Half of a gallon
