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
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Fat half-pints sagging comfortably in his back pocket.
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
Joe Special includes a four-piece chicken dinner, four half-pint sides, and four biscuits with apple butter.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2025
The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
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
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
Makes about 8 half-pints (one-hundred-twelve, 1-tablespoon servings).
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Adjective
The 100 Years of Summer bourbon winks at the past by packaging the hooch in the same half-pint bottle ol’ Annie used to hide.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 100 Years of Summer bourbon winks at the past by packaging the hooch in the same half-pint bottle ol’ Annie used to hide.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Fat half-pints sagging comfortably in his back pocket.
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, New Yorker, 17 July 2025
Joe Special includes a four-piece chicken dinner, four half-pint sides, and four biscuits with apple butter.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2025
The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
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
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
Makes about 8 half-pints (one-hundred-twelve, 1-tablespoon servings).
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-pint
Adjective
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These two dwarf galaxies orbit the Milky Way at distances of 163,000 and 200,000 light-years, respectively, moving through our galaxy's outer halo of hot gas not too dissimilar, but on a much smaller scale, from the Virgo Cluster's halo of hot gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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While some amaranth varieties, like the colorful ‘Burgundy Amaranth,’ are too tall for most planters, dwarf amaranths like ‘Globe Amaranth’ or ‘Pygmy’s Torch’ are the perfect size for pots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thankfully, most garages will accommodate both, as these are diminutive vehicles when compared to any American iron of the era.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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With the New York defense in disarray, the diminutive magician dinked the ball over the goalkeeper before wheeling away in celebration.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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She, the cinema; he, the audience — these ciphers would be compelling in short-form, but in carrying a feature they’re only buoyed by the natural chemistry of their performers.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most organizations have little to no understanding of what cryptographic ciphers, keys and protocols are in use across their networks, applications and devices.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But China’s economic data offers little confirmation that a genuine and sustainable rebound is underway, market watchers said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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Reeves and Winter are often swallowed up by the bottomless void their characters occupy, with very little room to let loose and play.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s made of breathable cotton and has a lightweight, yet warm, polyester fill to keep you cozy without overheating.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Boosting Serum is a lightweight, brightening formula designed to even tone and revive dull, tired skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Sep. 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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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Half-pint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-pint. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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