half-pounders

Hefty fast-food patties

Half-pounders are burger patties weighing half a pound (eight ounces) before cooking, or the sandwiches made with them.

The term signals a substantial serving—roughly double the standard quarter-pounder: I'm hungry enough for one of those half-pounders.

Fast food chains and diners use the term to market their larger offerings.

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Small hamburgers or adjustable controls

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