mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

a

: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing

b(1)

: the state of being mixed

(2)

: the relative proportions of constituents

especially : the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor

2

: a product of mixing : combination: such as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: a fabric woven of variously colored threads

c

: a combination of several different kinds

Synonyms

• admixture
• alloy
• amalgam
• amalgamation
• blend
• cocktail
• combination
• composite
• compound
• conflation
• emulsion
• fusion
• intermixture
• meld
• mix
• synthesis

Examples of mixture in a Sentence

Stir the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Now add eggs to the mixture.

Pour the cake mixture into a well-greased pan and bake.

Recent Examples on the Web

Top casseroles: Combine remaining cheese mixture with croutons. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024

For Brinkley, serving a look is a mixture of feeling fabulous, important and powerful. —Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024

Bait stations — sticky traps, and sugar and boric acid mixtures — kill ants that come into contact with them but the colony’s queen is left untouched. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024

Turn it over and shake it to even out the leaf mixture, and keep the cup at a 45 degree angle. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024

The mixture should bubble immediately; if not, replace your baking powder. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024

Drain and rinse pasta mixture with cold water until pasta is cool to the touch. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024

The rule also set a limit on mixtures of each of those substances, in addition to perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS). —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024

The regulations also set a limit for mixtures of any two or more of PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS and GenX chemicals. —Jen Christensen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mixture

• bordeaux mixture
• cough mixture

Kids Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

: the act or process or an instance of mixing

2

a

: something mixed or being mixed

add eggs to the mixture

b

: a preparation consisting of two or more ingredients or kinds

3

: two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined and that may vary in proportion

Medical Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

: a product of mixing: as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: an aqueous liquid medicine : potion

specifically : a preparation in which insoluble substances are suspended in watery fluids by the addition of a viscid material (as gum, sugar, or glycerol)