Definition of mixer
1 : one that mixes: such asa (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 televisionb : a container, device, or machine for mixingc : 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 asa : a person considered in regard to casual sociability was shy and a poor mixerb : a nonalcoholic beverage (such as ginger ale) used in a mixed drink
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Examples of mixer in a Sentence
Orange juice is her favorite mixer.
Recent Examples of mixer from the Web
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Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large bowl.
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Winners need not be present when the drawing is held on Nov. 14 at an RBBA mixer.
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Ingredients 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream Instructions In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter.
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In a large bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, salt and cardamom.
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In an electric mixer, beat remaining one-half cup butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about four minutes.
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Whip: Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or simply a bowl and whisk), whip cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the vanilla to sturdy peaks.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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After scoring a bottle of this spicy mixer, grab some fresh celery and head to the liquor store for some Idaho vodka.
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First Known Use of mixer
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MIXER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of mixer for English Language Learners
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: a machine used for mixing things
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: a drink (such as soda) that does not contain alcohol and that is used in an alcoholic mixed drink
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: someone who controls the recording of sounds (such as the words and music) that go with a movie or television show
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