fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

: one that fixes: such as

a

: a person who intervenes to enable someone to circumvent the law or obtain a political favor

b

: a person who adjusts matters or disputes by negotiation

c

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And Omer Al Tijani, in his groundbreaking book The Sudanese Kitchen (the first Sudanese cookbook printed in English), relied on dozens of local guides, extended family members, and on-the-ground fixers during his decade-long quest to document the nation’s foodways. —Jamie Feldmar, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, Wagner uses his corrupt politician father’s connections to stage a meeting for him and Morgan with Willa Quinn (Jennifer Jason Leigh), the shady political fixer connected to the disappearance of Morgan’s ex, Roman, 15 years ago. —Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026

These plants turn nitrogen from the air into forms that neighboring plants can utilize, that's why they are also called nitrogen fixers. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026

Rudolph Kastner was a political fixer who helped 1,684 Jews escape during the Holocaust. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fixer

• fixer-upper
• nitrogen-fixer

Rhymes for fixer

• mixer
• elixir

Kids Definition

fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

1

: one that fixes

2

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate