half-price
half-price
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "half-price" is /ˈhɑːfˈpraɪs/.
half: /ˈhɑːf/
price: /ˈpraɪs/
Word Form Variations
Adjective: half-price
Adverb: half-price (used less commonly, often implies an adverbial sense when referring to buying at that price)
Noun: half-price (singular, often used as "at half-price"), half-prices (plural, rare, referring to multiple instances of reduced pricing)
Verb: (No direct verb form; 'halve the price' is the related action)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Adjective
Half-price
Sold, offered, or costing one half of the usual or original price.
Synonyms: discounted, reduced, cut-price, markdown, clearance
Antonyms: full-price, overpriced, expensive, premium, costly
Adverb
Half-price
At one half of the usual or original price.
Synonyms: cheaply, at a discount, at a reduced rate
Antonyms: expensively, at full cost, at a premium
Noun
Half-price
A price that is one half of the usual or original amount.
Synonyms: discount, reduction, markdown, bargain (when considered a good deal)
Antonyms: full price, original price, premium price
Examples of Use
Books
Fiction: Characters in novels might hunt for bargains or be tempted by a "half-price" sale. "She managed to snag a rare edition at half-price at the used bookstore."
Non-fiction (Personal Finance/Thrift Guides): Books on saving money often feature tips on how to find items at "half-price" or better. "Learn the secrets to finding designer clothes at half-price" (Penguin Random House, February 2024).
Children's Books: Some stories might involve characters looking for a special toy on a "half-price" day.
Newspapers
Advertisements: Newspapers are filled with ads announcing "half-price sales" for clothing, electronics, or groceries. "Don't miss our weekend half-price special on all seasonal produce!" (The Daily Herald, July 2025).
Retail News: Journalists report on major retail events like Black Friday, often highlighting "half-price deals" as a key draw.
Leisure/Travel Sections: Articles might mention special offers like "half-price museum admissions" on certain days.
Online Publications
E-commerce Sites: Websites prominently display "half-price" banners and categories during sales events. "Everything in our summer collection is now half-price!"
Deal/Coupon Blogs: These blogs specialize in finding and sharing current "half-price deals" from various retailers. "Today's best Amazon half-price offers."
Social Media: Users share photos of their "half-price finds" or tag friends in posts about limited-time "half-price promotions." "Scored this amazing jacket at half-price today! #BargainHunt"
Streaming Services/Software: Promotions might offer the first few months at "half-price" for new subscribers.
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies/TV Shows: Characters might shop at a store advertising "half-price" items or discuss a "half-price ticket" for an event. A plot might revolve around someone getting a valuable item at "half-price through questionable means."
Commercials: Advertisements for retail stores frequently feature "half-price sales" as a main selling point.
Video Games: Digital game stores often have "half-price sales" on older titles or DLC. In-game shops might offer items at "half-price" during special events.
Podcasts (Consumer/Shopping focused): Hosts might discuss the best times of year to find "half-price deals" on certain products.
General Public Discourse
Conversations: In daily speech, people commonly say, "I got this shirt at half-price," or "They're having a half-price sale on all shoes." "Can we get cinema tickets at half-price on Tuesdays?"
Shopping: Consumers actively look for "half-price" items to save money, especially during clearance events.
Discounts/Promotions: Businesses offer "half-price" deals to attract customers or clear inventory.
Travel Planning: People might look for "half-price fares" or accommodation deals when planning trips.
Figurative Use: Though less common, sometimes used to describe a drastically reduced quality or effort. "His effort was half-price compared to last time."
10 Quotes Using Half-Price
"True value, genuinely speaking, is rarely found at merely half-price."
"The pure joy of securing a bargain is often profoundly amplified when it's half-price."
"Sometimes, a truly great opportunity surprisingly presents itself as a simple half-price offer."
"Beware of grand promises that come with an suspiciously appealing half-price guarantee."
"The most significant lessons in life are seldom, if ever, learned at half-price."
"He who diligently seeks genuine wisdom will never, truly, find it for half-price."
"Not everything that is genuinely good or worthwhile can ever be obtained at half-price."
"A superficial half-price smile can sometimes mask a full price of hidden sorrow or regret."
"The true long-term cost of something is often far more than its initial half-price tag suggests."
"She eventually learned that genuine happiness, indeed, is never found at half-price."
Etymology
The term "half-price" is a compound word formed from "half" and "price."
The word "half" comes from the Old English word "healf," meaning "side" or "one of two equal parts."
The word "price" comes from the Old French "pris" or "prix," meaning "value," "worth," or "reward." This, in turn, derived from the Latin "pretium," meaning "price," "value," or "reward."
The combination "half-price" first appeared in English around the late 17th century. Its first known use referred to a reduced cost that was exactly half of the original or usual price, directly combining the sense of "one equal part" with "value."
Phrases + Idioms Containing Half-Price
Half-price sale: A retail event where items are sold at 50% off. "The store is having a half-price sale on all summer clothing."
Buy at half-price: To purchase something for 50% of its original cost. "She managed to buy the antique vase at half-price."
Offer half-price: To propose a 50% reduction in cost. "The vendor decided to offer half-price for the damaged goods."
Half-price tickets: Tickets sold at a 50% discount. "We got half-price tickets for the matinee show."
Go half-price: To be reduced to 50% of the original cost. "These items usually go half-price after the holidays."
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Source Information
Definition of half-price from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
