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

Jose Fernando Partida, 57, was cleaning the inside of a chemical mixer at his job at Gowan Milling LLC. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, beating until just combined. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026

Causey worked as a sound mixer on over 85 films throughout his four decades in Hollywood. —Jack Dunn, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026

Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer. —Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026

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