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

But instead of slipping into fixer mode, reflect on what the situation is exposing to you about an emotional pattern. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The first is the Cyberpunk 2077 Dex glasses, which takes its cue from Dexter DeShawn, a Night City fixer. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Borage is also a nitrogen fixer, which ensures your tomato plants have an ample supply of this critical nutrient to support growth throughout the season. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Produced by Guy Ritchie, MobLand stars Hardy as Harry Da Souza, the loyal fixer for the Harrigan crime family, which is led by powerful patriarch Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) and his conniving wife, Maeve (Helen Mirren). — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 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