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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If needed, beat in additional half-and-half, 1 tsp.
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
For green sea turtles, if the temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit) during a critical mid-incubation window, the babies will hatch as a half-and-half mix of females and males.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Sautéed onion, carrots, celery, and garlic give the soup extra flavor and aromatics while half-and-half adds the creaminess.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
It’s then dissolved into half-and-half and steamed, and milk is added (non-dairy milk options are also available) along with any additional flavors the customer might request.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
For green sea turtles, if the temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit) during a critical mid-incubation window, the babies will hatch as a half-and-half mix of females and males.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Sautéed onion, carrots, celery, and garlic give the soup extra flavor and aromatics while half-and-half adds the creaminess.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
It’s then dissolved into half-and-half and steamed, and milk is added (non-dairy milk options are also available) along with any additional flavors the customer might request.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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