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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She-Crab Soup Fresh crabmeat, half-and-half, and sherry wine come together to make this iconic Charleston soup.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Bring this mixture to a simmer, stir in half-and-half, then turn the heat to low.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Dairy Products Dairy products, such as milk, half-and-half, and heavy cream, contain important nutrients like calcium and, in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The right is soft and layered in a zero-point-perspective trifle—one third sky, one third trees, one third half-and-half: dark forest understory foregrounded by golden sunlit grass.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Bring this mixture to a simmer, stir in half-and-half, then turn the heat to low.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Dairy Products Dairy products, such as milk, half-and-half, and heavy cream, contain important nutrients like calcium and, in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The right is soft and layered in a zero-point-perspective trifle—one third sky, one third trees, one third half-and-half: dark forest understory foregrounded by golden sunlit grass.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for half-and-half
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“Half-and-half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-and-half. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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