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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DeCicco shared a recipe for frothed, grass-fed half-and-half with cinnamon and hazelnut extract, explaining how half-and-half is a more natural milk option, excluding gums, additives or preservatives.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, heat half-and-half, nutmeg, mustard, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan over medium until steaming, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Add warmed half-and-half mixture and cubed Brie to potatoes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Twists On Tradition Throughout the bushwacker’s history, different places have put their own spin on the ingredient list, but the drink usually contains some combo of rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, amaretto and coconut cream, thickened with milk, half-and-half or ice cream.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, heat half-and-half, nutmeg, mustard, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan over medium until steaming, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Add warmed half-and-half mixture and cubed Brie to potatoes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Twists On Tradition Throughout the bushwacker’s history, different places have put their own spin on the ingredient list, but the drink usually contains some combo of rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, amaretto and coconut cream, thickened with milk, half-and-half or ice cream.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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