half-and-half
noun
ˌhaf-ᵊn-ˈhaf 
ˌhäf-ᵊn-ˈhäf
: something that is approximately half one thing and half another: such as
a
: a mixture of two malt beverages (such as dark and light beer)
b
: a mixture of cream and whole milk
half-and-half
adjective or adverb
Examples of half-and-half in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Whole milk costs 3 to 5 cents per fluid ounce, while half-and-half costs between 9 and 19 cents and heavy cream 17 to 32 cents an ounce, according to the lawsuit.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Stir in half-and-half and cook over medium heat until heated through.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Can substitute with half-and-half for extra richness.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Sharon Stone has seemingly decided to do both: debuting a new half-and-half situation at the Tom Ford fall 2024 show on the second night of Milan Fashion Week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
Russet potatoes give the dish body, while half-and-half adds richness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
Which is all well and good—except that my fridge rarely has heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2024
Go one way or the other, or maybe do a half-and-half situation.
—Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Stir in half-and-half and cook over medium heat until heated through.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Can substitute with half-and-half for extra richness.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Sharon Stone has seemingly decided to do both: debuting a new half-and-half situation at the Tom Ford fall 2024 show on the second night of Milan Fashion Week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
Russet potatoes give the dish body, while half-and-half adds richness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
Which is all well and good—except that my fridge rarely has heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2024
Go one way or the other, or maybe do a half-and-half situation.
—Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
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