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 wet ingredients will be buttermilk, kosher salt, black pepper and half-and-half.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The silky smooth custard (made with eggs and half-and-half) filling is baked until the top is set but the center is still slightly jiggly, for the perfect texture.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
The company’s new projects are about half-and-half focused on serving power demand growth or LNG expansions, said CEO Kim Dang.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 July 2025
With its half-and-half pinstripe design, chevrons on the shoulder and V-necked collar, the lightweight kit was launched on Danish television in February 1986.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The silky smooth custard (made with eggs and half-and-half) filling is baked until the top is set but the center is still slightly jiggly, for the perfect texture.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
The company’s new projects are about half-and-half focused on serving power demand growth or LNG expansions, said CEO Kim Dang.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 July 2025
With its half-and-half pinstripe design, chevrons on the shoulder and V-necked collar, the lightweight kit was launched on Danish television in February 1986.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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