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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In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, half-and-half, salt, pepper, nutmeg and half the cheese until blended.
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Reduce heat to low, and stir in half-and-half; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
This Dutch Bros favorite features chocolate macadamia nut syrup with espresso and half-and-half, available hot or iced, or even blended as a Freeze.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Stir in the pesto and half-and-half until the gnocchi are evenly sauced.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Reduce heat to low, and stir in half-and-half; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
This Dutch Bros favorite features chocolate macadamia nut syrup with espresso and half-and-half, available hot or iced, or even blended as a Freeze.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Stir in the pesto and half-and-half until the gnocchi are evenly sauced.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
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 29 Mar. 2026.
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