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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But the real pro move is to mix them together for what Marylanders often call half-and-half soup.
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Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2026
This Chai drink has half-and-half and white chocolate syrup.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This handheld milk frother works on all types of milk, including whole, half-and-half, soy, almond and cashew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 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
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Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2026
This Chai drink has half-and-half and white chocolate syrup.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This handheld milk frother works on all types of milk, including whole, half-and-half, soy, almond and cashew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 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
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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