Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-gallon
Noun
/hæfˈɡælən/
Definition
A unit of volume equal to half of a gallon, which is commonly used in the United States to refer to various containers, especially for liquids.
Examples
- She bought a half-gallon of orange juice for the party.
- The recipe calls for a half-gallon of milk.
- He finished a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting!
Meaning
Half-gallon is often used to describe the volume of beverages, such as milk or ice cream. It indicates that the container holds 64 fluid ounces.
Synonyms
- 64 ounces
- Half of a gallon
- Two quarts
