1
a
: combining characteristics of more than one kind
specifically
: combining features of two or more systems of government
a mixed constitution
b
: made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined
mixed nuts/candy/greens
2
: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as
a
: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class
a mixed audience
a mixed family/household
b
somewhat old-fashioned
: made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex
mixed company
3
: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
mixed emotions
sending mixed messages/signals
received mixed reviews [=reviews that were both favorable and unfavorable]
4
a
: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
people of mixed race
her mixed ancestry
b
: deriving from two or more breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Examples of mixed in a Sentence
a can of mixed nuts
We ate salads of mixed greens.
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
people of mixed racial origin
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
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But many Chicanos trace their lineage to indigenous peoples who survived Spanish colonization, often carrying mixed indigenous, Spanish, and other ancestries, a testament to survival and cultural fusion.
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Endurance customers have mixed reviews about their warranty coverage.
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Dessert was slices of champagne wedding cake with mixed berry purée filling and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
But many Chicanos trace their lineage to indigenous peoples who survived Spanish colonization, often carrying mixed indigenous, Spanish, and other ancestries, a testament to survival and cultural fusion.
—David Alvarado, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
Endurance customers have mixed reviews about their warranty coverage.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Dessert was slices of champagne wedding cake with mixed berry purée filling and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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mixed
adjective1
a
: made of mingled or blended elements
mixed nuts
b
: combining features of more than one kind
a mixed economy
2
a
: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion
a mixed marriage
b
: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes
mixed company
a mixed chorus
3
: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements
a mixed blessing
a mixed reaction
4
: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Medical Definition
mixed
adjective1
: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease
a mixed tumor
2
: producing more than one kind of secretion
mixed salivary glands
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