half-and-half

noun

ˌhaf-ᵊn-ˈhaf How to pronounce half-and-half (audio)
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. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half-and-half was in 1756

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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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