Half Pint

Pronunciation: /hæf paɪnt/

Definitions of half pint

noun a small bottle or container holding half a pint

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a half pint of beer at the pub.

A2 She only drank half a pint of milk with her breakfast.

B1 The recipe calls for half a pint of cream.

B2 I bought a half pint of strawberries at the farmer's market.

C1 The bartender poured a perfect half pint of Guinness.

C2 He sipped on a half pint of cider while watching the sunset.

Examples of half pint in a Sentence

formal The waiter brought me a half pint of beer to enjoy with my meal.

informal I'll just have a half pint of lager, thanks.

slang Let's grab a quick half pint at the pub before heading home.

figurative He only gave a half pint effort in completing the project.

Grammatical Forms of half pint

• plural: half pints
• comparative: more half pint
• superlative: most half pint
• present tense: half pint
• future tense: will be half pint
• perfect tense: has been half pint
• continuous tense: is being half pint
• singular: half pint
• positive degree: half pint
• infinitive: to half pint
• gerund: half pints
• participle: half pints

Origin and Evolution of half pint

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'half pint' originated in England as a unit of liquid measurement that is half of a pint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'half pint' has evolved to also be used colloquially to refer to a small person or child, often in an endearing or playful manner.