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

The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth jumps ahead to 1977, when Cliff is acting as a studio fixer in Hollywood. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

The number of postings for data-center fixers has risen as companies try to regain control of the narrative and counter pushback to the projects. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Madigan’s character is Rachel, a former executive at Ascent Ventures and lifelong mentor to Davis’ elite corporate fixer, Catriona. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

But con men and crooks operate in the same world as fixers, and journalists can be easy marks for a story that’s too good to be true. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026

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