as in small
of a size that is less than average
one of those half-pint refrigerators that are designed for small apartments
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as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
when I called the company to complain, I was shuttled from one half-pint to the next
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Recent Examples of half-pint
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
To assemble the trifles, use an upside-down half-pint jelly jar as a cookie cutter and cut 20 circles from the baked cake.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
When women did drink, their capacity for alcohol was as diminished as their access to public space – women were expected to drink fortified wines or, if need be, a half-pint, according to Clare Herrick, a Professor of Geography and Global Health.
—Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
On a recent Tuesday at the Counting House, a Fuller’s pub in the City of London, two half-pints of Lucky Saint yielded a bill of £7 including VAT, with no add-ons, handled with a simple tap of the card.
—Anthony Palazzo, Fortune Europe, 10 May 2024
Ladle into clean wide-mouth half-pint freezer containers, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Leticia Ashley, 38, a member of the Navajo Nation, is accused of drinking a half-pint of Fireball liquor in July 2022 before getting behind the wheel with her four children inside, according to a March 6 news release by the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
Test Kitchen Tip This DIY condiment makes seven half-pints.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
Milk was 25 cents a qt., coffee cream 23 cents a half-pint.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
Noun
Once inside the dining hall, Middleton paid for the soldiers’ drinks and was even spotted sipping a half-pint of Guinness — the unit’s go-to drink — herself, People reported.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
To assemble the trifles, use an upside-down half-pint jelly jar as a cookie cutter and cut 20 circles from the baked cake.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
When women did drink, their capacity for alcohol was as diminished as their access to public space – women were expected to drink fortified wines or, if need be, a half-pint, according to Clare Herrick, a Professor of Geography and Global Health.
—Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
On a recent Tuesday at the Counting House, a Fuller’s pub in the City of London, two half-pints of Lucky Saint yielded a bill of £7 including VAT, with no add-ons, handled with a simple tap of the card.
—Anthony Palazzo, Fortune Europe, 10 May 2024
Ladle into clean wide-mouth half-pint freezer containers, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Leticia Ashley, 38, a member of the Navajo Nation, is accused of drinking a half-pint of Fireball liquor in July 2022 before getting behind the wheel with her four children inside, according to a March 6 news release by the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
Test Kitchen Tip This DIY condiment makes seven half-pints.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
Milk was 25 cents a qt., coffee cream 23 cents a half-pint.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-pint
Adjective
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In early December, Roberts returned to the place of his birth, traveling to the Japanese city of Naha on the small Pacific island of Okinawa to receive an official recognition from the municipality’s local government.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sitting in his idling pickup one afternoon, Sherlock watched as a Canadian Pacific train rumbled by the grain elevator in the small town of Wimbledon.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The stark contrast of the diminutive Japanese guard going up against the host nation’s 7 feet 3 inches tall center Victor Wembanyama was one of the most memorable images of the Games.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here are two fascinating, and diminutive, examples.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since his first appearance in season one, though, Greg has been more than a bit of a cipher.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
10 Mar. 2025
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All the actors make assertive impressions that can nonetheless only go so far in delineating figures who remain basically ciphers.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One 2019 study from researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University and West Virginia University found little evidence that CDFI funding significantly boosts small business activity.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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And despite the dynamic, positive feedback of the recovery, there is little evidence of fresh dollar inflows at this point.—
Guy Petcho,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On coverage and finish, this tint feels more like a serum—imparting a lightweight, dewy finish across its 26 shades.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Where Trudeau has always been seen as a charismatic lightweight, Carney is a nose-to-the-grindstone type.—
Stephen Maher,
TIME,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
Noun
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Half-pint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-pint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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