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

No mixer required This recipe calls for softened butter, and for stirring everything together in one-bowl, so no mixer is required! —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

Add the molasses and vanilla extract on low speed, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024

By using sophisticated tracing software, investigators were able to piece together his digital trail and identify patterns, wallets, and transaction records even across mixers and multiple hops. —Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

So, all five of them don't require a mixer or any specialty equipment, like no food processor, no blender or anything like that. —Bon Appétit, 11 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