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.
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Assemble and Serve In a large bowl beat heavy cream with a mixer on medium until soft peaks form (tips curl), gradually adding the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Chamber mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its April mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
The siblings and Polidori Harris’ son, William Polidori Harris, were at McGregor Square for a pregame mixer organized by the team for its major supporters and partners.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The gin is available in the Royal Suite with assorted mixers and garnishes, as part of the suite’s full bar, which is complimentary to guests.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Chamber mixer: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host its April mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
The siblings and Polidori Harris’ son, William Polidori Harris, were at McGregor Square for a pregame mixer organized by the team for its major supporters and partners.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The gin is available in the Royal Suite with assorted mixers and garnishes, as part of the suite’s full bar, which is complimentary to guests.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixer
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“Mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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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
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