1
a
: combining characteristics of more than one kind
specifically
: combining features of two or more systems of government
a mixed constitution
b
: made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined
mixed nuts/candy/greens
2
: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as
a
: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class
a mixed audience
a mixed family/household
b
somewhat old-fashioned
: made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex
mixed company
3
: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
mixed emotions
sending mixed messages/signals
received mixed reviews [=reviews that were both favorable and unfavorable]
4
a
: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
people of mixed race
her mixed ancestry
b
: deriving from two or more breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Examples of mixed in a Sentence
a can of mixed nuts
We ate salads of mixed greens.
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
people of mixed racial origin
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
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Oil steadied and Asian stocks were mostly trading lower Tuesday as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remained mixed.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The early reviews are mixed; however, there appears to be a consensus among the critics about the quality of Zendaya and Pattinson’s leading performances.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The second dog, a large mixed breed, was critically wounded by a stray slug and died before it could be brought to an Animal Care Centers of NYC facility for treatment, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie held its first press screenings on Monday and the early reaction on social media seems mixed at best.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The early reviews are mixed; however, there appears to be a consensus among the critics about the quality of Zendaya and Pattinson’s leading performances.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The second dog, a large mixed breed, was critically wounded by a stray slug and died before it could be brought to an Animal Care Centers of NYC facility for treatment, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie held its first press screenings on Monday and the early reaction on social media seems mixed at best.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mixed
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
mixed
adjective1
a
: made of mingled or blended elements
mixed nuts
b
: combining features of more than one kind
a mixed economy
2
a
: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion
a mixed marriage
b
: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes
mixed company
a mixed chorus
3
: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements
a mixed blessing
a mixed reaction
4
: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Medical Definition
mixed
adjective1
: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease
a mixed tumor
2
: producing more than one kind of secretion
mixed salivary glands
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