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

Another popular feature of the festivals was balls, which functioned as mixers for singles who might otherwise have few opportunities to mingle with other German Americans. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 July 2025

Playful synth lines buzzed through the Green Room Social Club as Rebecca Barry’s fingers skated across her sound mixer. —Calista Oetama july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025

The 2,200-square-foot commissary, managed by Holli Vanderslice, includes two stackable ovens — one for meat and another for baked goods — a 60-quart mixer and two 20-quart mixers. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025

Roads enable the constant movement of trucks, mixers and motorbikes. —Spike Johnson, NBC news, 29 June 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