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

Beat with an electric handheld mixer, gradually increasing speed from low to medium-high, until potatoes are creamy, 45 to 60 seconds. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025

As a result, a cacophony of cries to turn off the mics and burn the audio mixers is rising. —Essence, 28 Mar. 2025

Prior to the lunch, King had arranged a lunch to introduce Chan and Cofer at Seasons 52, a restaurant the city pays $10,000 per year to support a monthly mixer hosted by the CBCC. —Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025

Sanctioning Tornado Cash Tornado Cash is a virtual currency mixer operating on the Ethereum blockchain. —Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mixer

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

Rhymes for mixer

• fixer
• elixir

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