mixer

noun

mix·er | \ ˈmik-sər

Definition of mixer

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 motion picture or television

b : a container, device, or machine for mixing

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

Bring the bubble Dry sparkling wines can make for elegant mixers, stretching a drink base and adding that fizzy texture to the layers of flavor. — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, "Beyond frosé: How to make rosé shine in inventive, breezy summer cocktails," 8 July 2019 In an electric mixer on low speed, mix the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture looks like wet sand. 6. — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Stir peanut-butter cups into blondies for every favorite childhood taste in spades," 17 June 2019 In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat granulated sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Desert Bloom Cupcakes," 15 Feb. 2019 Women in leadership: Second annual Celebrate Women in Leadership networking mixer, sponsored by the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women. — SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area political events: Antiwar rally, Democratic debate watch parties," 25 June 2019 The product even comes with a cool mixer attachment to stir the coffee. — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, "Brew an easier cold brew," 24 June 2019 Slate Digital is known for its plug-ins that producers, mixers, and engineers use when making music, which includes everything from virtual drum kits to tube amp emulators. — Dani Deahl, The Verge, "Slate Digital’s new music software subscription service includes all its plug-ins and an online school," 23 June 2019 One of my favorite mixers ever... — SKYLAR (@skylar__spence) June 20, 2019 Totally devastated by the loss of my friend Phillipe Zdar. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Cassius' Philippe Zdar Remembered By Calvin Harris, DJ Snake, Ed Banger & More," 20 June 2019 Beyond the health risks, the booze that flows freely at fraternity parties or holiday mixers has started to look to some women like a tool of oppression in the age of radical consent. — Alex Williams, New York Times, "The New Sobriety," 15 June 2019

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