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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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.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Enjoy this hearty Baked Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
Sausage, half-and-half, olive oil and cheese combine to create a sauce that can only be described as luxurious.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
This 30 minutes of simmering is when all the flavors begin to meld together, and the creamy half-and-half takes on the faint red color and the taste of the tomatoes.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite being kept on ice, half-and-half measured above the temperature limit considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Enjoy this hearty Baked Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
Sausage, half-and-half, olive oil and cheese combine to create a sauce that can only be described as luxurious.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
This 30 minutes of simmering is when all the flavors begin to meld together, and the creamy half-and-half takes on the faint red color and the taste of the tomatoes.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite being kept on ice, half-and-half measured above the temperature limit considered safe.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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