Half-and-half (noun)

1. A mixture of equal parts of heavy cream and whole milk.
2. A dairy product that is a blend of milk and cream, often used as a creamer for coffee.

Origin:

From the phrase "half cream, half milk".

Examples:

1. She poured a cup of coffee and added half-and-half for a richer taste.
2. He ordered his coffee with a splash of half-and-half.
3. The half-and-half was used to make the sauce creamy.
4. The pie recipe called for half-and-half to make the filling.
5. The half-and-half was sold in a plastic container in the dairy section.