half-and-half

/ˌhæf ənd ˈhæf/

NOUN

1. A mixture of two things in approximately equal proportions

A combination of two substances or ingredients, generally mixed in equal or nearly equal amounts.

A combination of two or more substances or ingredients blended together, often in approximately equal proportions.

She likes her coffee with half-and-half instead of milk for a richer flavor.
The recipe called for equal parts milk and cream, so she used half-and-half as a substitute.
He couldn't decide between black coffee and a latte, so he settled for a half-and-half blend.

A dairy product made by combining milk and cream, commonly used to add richness to coffee and other beverages.

She poured half-and-half into her coffee instead of using ordinary milk.
The café keeps half-and-half beside the sugar for customers who prefer creamy coffee.

ADJECTIVE

Existing, occurring, or arranged in two equal or approximately equal portions.

Describes something distributed, divided, or shared in two equal or nearly equal portions.

ADVERB

In a manner that divides something into two equal or approximately equal portions.

Describes an action or arrangement in which something is split or distributed into two equal portions.