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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Whisk in egg and egg yolks; gradually whisk in half-and-half. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024 Fresh crabmeat, half-and-half, and sherry wine come together to make this iconic Charleston soup. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Make the Soup: Cook together the onion and celery before adding the milk and half-and-half. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024 Make sure the milk cream, or half-and-half (or liquid of choice) is warm. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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