half-dollar

noun

half-dol·lar ˈhaf-ˈdä-lər

ˈhäf-

1

: a coin representing one half of a dollar

2

: the sum of 50 cents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Fox Weather reported that half-dollar-sized hail was spotted in Parker County, west of Fort Worth. —

Michael Murney, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of half-dollar was in 1786

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“Half-dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-dollar. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

half-dollar

noun

half-dol·lar

-ˈdäl-ər

1

: a coin representing one half of a dollar

2

: the sum of fifty cents

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2023 - Updated example sentences

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