mixology

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noun (1)

mix·​ol·​o·​gy mik-ˈsä-lə-jē How to pronounce mixology (audio)
: the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks
mixologist
mik-ˈsä-lə-jist How to pronounce mixology (audio)
noun

mixologist

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noun (2)

mix·​ol·​o·​gist mik-ˈsä-lə-jist How to pronounce mixologist (audio)
plural -s
: a bartender skilled in preparing mixed drinks

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This machine makes at-home mixology a breeze. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Judges grade on speed, mixology, flair and accuracy — as in, how little of the drink spills on the floor — for a $1,500 first-place prize. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 For mixology, stop off at The Foxbriar Cocktail Bar, shaking up some of the most whimsical drinks in town. — Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 Epoch Bar & Terrace Kitchen serves veggie-forward cuisine and creative mixology guided by what’s on offer from local purveyors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixology

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

mix entry 1 + -ologist (as in psychologist)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mixology was in 1871

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“Mixology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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