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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Whisk in egg and egg yolks; gradually whisk in half-and-half.
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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
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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
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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