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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Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Add 3 cups sugar, half-and-half, vanilla, and mint extract; beat at low speed until a smooth dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Mina Shirakawa There were more half-and-half chants for Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Our latest launch is a half-and-half iced tea lemonade, also with just five grams of sugar.
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Add 3 cups sugar, half-and-half, vanilla, and mint extract; beat at low speed until a smooth dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Mina Shirakawa There were more half-and-half chants for Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Our latest launch is a half-and-half iced tea lemonade, also with just five grams of sugar.
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 20 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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