fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

: 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

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a fixer, Miguel has arranged interviews with El Mayo’s inner circle. —Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025

But behind every auteur is a crowd: collaborators, consultants, fixers, ghosts. —Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025

The image was then stabilized with potassium bromide, before the widespread adoption of hypo as a fixer. —Anika Burgess july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025

To pull off the ultimate heist in a world where trust is scarce, Halston must assemble an unlikely crew of fixers, including an expert in forgery, a merciless mob boss, and an eccentric fashion designer. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fixer

• fixer-upper
• nitrogen-fixer

Rhymes for fixer

• mixer
• elixir

Kids Definition

fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

1

: one that fixes

2

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate