half and half
advIn two equal parts.
- She ordered her coffee with cream and a splash of half and half.
- They went half and half on the cost of dinner.
1 more example
- The solution was made of water and milk in equal half and half parts.
adj, adv, noun — 11 senses
In equal parts; half
In two equal parts.
› A mixture of two things, generally in about…
US A mixture of cream and milk often used in coffee, defined by the US Food and Drug Administration to contain between 10.5% and 18% milk fat.
A mixture of two alcoholic beverages, most frequently those brewed from malt, such as porter and ale or mild and bitter beers, in about equal parts; also used for equal parts of an alcoholic beverage and water.
A pizza with two different sets of toppings, one on each half.
A person of mixed race or with dual nationality.
UK A combination of beer and ale (or similar alcoholic drinks) in equal quantities.
Slang Both oral sex and vaginal sex performed in sequence by a prostitute
US A mixture of half lemonade and half iced tea.
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