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

David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Further corroborating Silas’ fate is the fact that also gone is Numan Acar who played his fixer Esad Kasgarli in Season 1. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026

Pinson kind of looked like that hit man or fixer on that show about crystal meth in New Mexico. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Moving into the C-suite often requires letting go of being the expert, the fixer or the most technically capable person in the room. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 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