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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Dan Quinn likes a large coffee with a little half-and-half.
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Dianna Russini, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The cream and sugar nozzles and coffee half-and-half dispenser had residue and dust accumulation.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Stir together panko, parsley, half-and-half, Parmesan, egg, garlic, capers, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Dutch Bros: Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée: pumpkin and salted caramel covered with a layer of Soft Top, a foam made with buttermilk, half-and-half, vanilla syrup and sugar.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Dianna Russini, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The cream and sugar nozzles and coffee half-and-half dispenser had residue and dust accumulation.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Stir together panko, parsley, half-and-half, Parmesan, egg, garlic, capers, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Dutch Bros: Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée: pumpkin and salted caramel covered with a layer of Soft Top, a foam made with buttermilk, half-and-half, vanilla syrup and sugar.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 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 Oct. 2025.
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