1
: combining characteristics of more than one kind
specifically
: combining features of two or more systems of government
a mixed constitution
2
: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as
a
: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class
a mixed audience
a mixed family/household
b
: made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex
mixed company
3
: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
mixed emotions
received mixed reviews
a mixed blessing
4
a
: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
people of mixed race
her mixed ancestry
b
: deriving from two or more breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Examples of mixed in a Sentence
a can of mixed nuts
We ate salads of mixed greens.
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
people of mixed racial origin
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
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Asian equities delivered mixed performance overnight on hopes that a phone call between President Trump and President Xi would take place this week.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
The United States has a mixed record of living up to its promise as a place of refuge.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
The United States has a mixed record of living up to its promise as a place of refuge.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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mixed
adjective1
a
: made of mingled or blended elements
mixed nuts
b
: combining features of more than one kind
a mixed economy
2
a
: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion
a mixed marriage
b
: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes
mixed company
a mixed chorus
3
: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements
a mixed blessing
a mixed reaction
4
: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Medical Definition
mixed
adjective1
: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease
a mixed tumor
2
: producing more than one kind of secretion
mixed salivary glands
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