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
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The mead replaces the stout or lager in the traditional half-and-half recipe.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
For a richer pie, use heavy cream in place of half-and-half.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
So, for example, this would be less than half a teaspoon of sugar and either give tablespoons of 2 percent milk or one tablespoon of either cream or half-and-half.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
For a richer pie, use heavy cream in place of half-and-half.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
So, for example, this would be less than half a teaspoon of sugar and either give tablespoons of 2 percent milk or one tablespoon of either cream or half-and-half.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for half-and-half
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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