mixer

noun

mix·​er ˈmik-sər 

plural mixers

1

: one that mixes: such as

a(1)

: one whose work is mixing the ingredients of a product

(2)

: one who balances and controls the dialogue, music, and sound effects to be recorded for or with a movie or television

b

: a container, device, or machine for mixing

a cement mixer

Combine the flour and sugar with an electric mixer.

see also hand mixer, stand mixer

c

: a game, stunt, or dance used at a get-together to give members of the group an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere

also : the get-together itself

2

: one that mixes with others: such as

a

: a person considered in regard to casual sociability

was shy and a poor mixer

b

: a nonalcoholic beverage (such as ginger ale) used in a mixed drink

Examples of mixer in a Sentence

Orange juice is her favorite mixer.

Recent Examples on the Web

How To Make Cookie Icing Don't bother pulling out that mixer—a quick mix by hand is all that's needed to bring together this cookie icing: Combine ingredients: Stir together powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and 3 tablespoons milk. —Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024

Virtual mixers, coffee chats, mentor meetings and technological solutions can replicate those unexpected moments and opportunities. —Rob Davis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Add potatoes and remaining ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

The design of this 2-channel DJ controller emulates a professional DJM-S mixer + PLX turntable setup, including specialized features for both open-format and scratch DJs. —Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mixer

• cement mixer
• concrete mixer
• hand mixer
• stand mixer

Kids Definition

mixer

noun

mix·​er ˈmik-sər 

1

: one that mixes

especially : a device or machine for mixing

2

: a party to give members of a group an opportunity to get acquainted