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

She is described by those who know her as a helper and a fixer, a strong woman who grew up in the Midwest taking her son to Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games and supporting him playing football in high school and later at Central Michigan University. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 27 June 2025

Dry patch fixer: Dab the oil onto dry areas of your skin, like your elbows or knees. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025

Harrigan meets with his loyal fixer to tell him he's deposited a nice bonus into his bank account. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025

Set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C., the series follows a high-powered fixer entangled in scandal, secrets, and a dangerously complicated relationship with the president. —Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025

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