mixer

noun

mix·​er ˈmik-sər 

plural mixers

1

: one that mixes: such as

a(1)

: one whose work is mixing the ingredients of a product

(2)

: one who balances and controls the dialogue, music, and sound effects to be recorded for or with a movie or television

b

: a container, device, or machine for mixing

a cement mixer

Combine the flour and sugar with an electric mixer.

see also hand mixer, stand mixer

c

: a game, stunt, or dance used at a get-together to give members of the group an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere

also : the get-together itself

2

: one that mixes with others: such as

a

: a person considered in regard to casual sociability

was shy and a poor mixer

b

: a nonalcoholic beverage (such as ginger ale) used in a mixed drink

Examples of mixer in a Sentence

Orange juice is her favorite mixer.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. —Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025

Beat heavy cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

A little further out, there’s a much more conventional factory site, where giant industrial mixers mass-produce the Firmenich scents. —Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

With mixer on low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mixer

• cement mixer
• concrete mixer
• hand mixer
• stand mixer

Rhymes for mixer

• fixer
• elixir

Kids Definition

mixer

noun

mix·​er ˈmik-sər 

1

: one that mixes

especially : a device or machine for mixing

2

: a party to give members of a group an opportunity to get acquainted