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

Examples of half-and-half in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Step 2 Whisk 2 large eggs, room temperature, ¼ cup half-and-half, ¼ cup (packed; 50 g) dark brown sugar, ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, and 2 tsp. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

To sum up, the date on a carton of half-and-half is more about peak quality than an exact deadline. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Stalls on the Fulham Road, normally reserved for the selling of unofficial Chelsea merchandise, were stocked with Shakhtar goods instead, including half-and-half scarves. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for half-and-half

• autograph
• biograph
• cenotaph
• chronograph
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• epitaph
• hodograph
• holograph
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• lithograph
• micrograph
• monograph