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