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half dollar Definition

☆ half dollar

noun

a U.S. or Canadian coin, equal to 50 cents: the U.S. half dollar is made of silver and copper

half dollar Synonyms

half dollar

n.

fifty cents, fifty-cent piece, silver half, four bits, turkey, fifty-center; see also money 1.

half dollar Usage Examples

Preposition: in

  • left: The Penny and Chinese coin are placed in the right hand, and the half dollar in the left.
  • right: The Chinese coin is placed in the pocket, the Penny in the left hand, and the Half Dollar in the right.