: half of the original price
I bought these shoes at half price.
I paid half price for these shoes.
: marked down to half the original price
half-price items
All winter coats are half-price today.
: at half the original price
Reserve now and fly half-price.
Examples of half price in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The bags are priced at least half price or less of the normal value.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
For a little relaxation before a flight, a day pass to the Alaska Board Room lounge is half price for cardholders.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2023
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 are an excellent set of earbuds with fantastic fit and rich audio, currently at half price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
Attend for half price on any Friday night for an exciting start to the weekend.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Also buy one large single topping pizza and get another one for half price (promo code: BOGO).
—Mike Snider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
Travelers over the age of 65 ride for half price, and children under six ride for free.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2024
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: World renowned soprano performs with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra; 8 p.m. Friday; Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; $25, $35, $50, $65 and $75 (students half price with I.D.).
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Entry tickets are half-price between November and March.
—Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
The zoo also offers half-price Wednesdays where adult guests can go for $10, and children for $8.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2024
Plus, Holland America Line has extended its anniversary sale of nearly half-price cruise fares to the end of May, Rocky Mountaineer is offering couples $1,000 off its scenic train expeditions, and some of Bermuda's best island properties and resorts are going for 30 percent off.
—Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2024
Another bargain: Sliders are half-price at happy hour Mondays through Thursdays.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
Similar to Amtrak’s family discount offer, infants (0-24 months) travel for free, and fares for children ages 2-12 are half-price.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Crooked Pint Crooked Pint Ale House there's 15 across the U.S. will have half-price taps on April 7.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Look for weekly specials, including half-price margaritas on Mondays, $5 nachos on Thursdays and tableside tequila service on Fridays and Saturdays.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
Dave & Busters: Play games for half price on Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The bags are priced at least half price or less of the normal value.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
For a little relaxation before a flight, a day pass to the Alaska Board Room lounge is half price for cardholders.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2023
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 are an excellent set of earbuds with fantastic fit and rich audio, currently at half price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
Attend for half price on any Friday night for an exciting start to the weekend.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Also buy one large single topping pizza and get another one for half price (promo code: BOGO).
—Mike Snider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
Travelers over the age of 65 ride for half price, and children under six ride for free.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2024
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: World renowned soprano performs with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra; 8 p.m. Friday; Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; $25, $35, $50, $65 and $75 (students half price with I.D.).
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Late diners can also get half-price appetizers such as boneless wings at some locations.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
Entry tickets are half-price between November and March.
—Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
The zoo also offers half-price Wednesdays where adult guests can go for $10, and children for $8.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2024
Plus, Holland America Line has extended its anniversary sale of nearly half-price cruise fares to the end of May, Rocky Mountaineer is offering couples $1,000 off its scenic train expeditions, and some of Bermuda's best island properties and resorts are going for 30 percent off.
—Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2024
Another bargain: Sliders are half-price at happy hour Mondays through Thursdays.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
Similar to Amtrak’s family discount offer, infants (0-24 months) travel for free, and fares for children ages 2-12 are half-price.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Crooked Pint Crooked Pint Ale House there's 15 across the U.S. will have half-price taps on April 7.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Look for weekly specials, including half-price margaritas on Mondays, $5 nachos on Thursdays and tableside tequila service on Fridays and Saturdays.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Half price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20price. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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