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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Heat half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low, whisking often, until steaming, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
There's no shortage of melty cheese, and a dash of half-and-half adds just the right amount of richness to the broth.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, in small microwave-safe bowl, microwave half-and-half and butter on High 30 seconds or until butter has melted; squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins into mixture.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Step off the tram and there are local men with half-and-half scarves showing the red of United and whoever the opponents are.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
There's no shortage of melty cheese, and a dash of half-and-half adds just the right amount of richness to the broth.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, in small microwave-safe bowl, microwave half-and-half and butter on High 30 seconds or until butter has melted; squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins into mixture.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Step off the tram and there are local men with half-and-half scarves showing the red of United and whoever the opponents are.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.
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