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

• mix
• blend
• amalgam
• amalgamation
• alloy
• combination

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

Within the hearts and faces of the Class of 2025 is a mixture of anticipation and apprehension — on the edge of a world that is, by turns, irreverent and weary, defiant and desperate for something more. —F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025

Note: if the mixture thickens more than desired over time, add a little water or beef broth. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025

While the Bisquick mixture is naturally slightly sweet, ample light brown sugar adds some true depth of sweetness with caramel and molasses notes. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2025

This powdered drink mixture comes in cherry and berry, and both flavors are super tasty, similar to something like a less flavorful Gatorade, or maybe more like a Vitaminwater. —Wired, Wired News, 10 July 2025

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

Rhymes for mixture

• fixture
• admixture
• intermixture

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)