fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
: one that fixes: such as
a
: a person who intervenes to enable someone to circumvent the law or obtain a political favor
b
: a person who adjusts matters or disputes by negotiation
c
: sodium thiosulfate
also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

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Gabe Landeskog continues to be Jared Bednar’s fixer, moving from line to line and immediately helping that unit play better. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 The fixer drove two buses of 40-50 people from a Lebanese Bedouin village. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 19 May 2026 Tax auction properties could theoretically seem like a wonderful opportunity for an investor or first-time homebuyer to take on a fixer property and use sweat equity to affordably acquire a home or rental. Graham Womack may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 To move the needle on talent retention, stop trying to be the fixer and start being the explorer. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixer

Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixer was in 1601

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“Fixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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fixer

noun
fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
1
: one that fixes
2
: sodium thiosulfate
also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

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