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, beat the ¼ cup butter and the cream cheese with a mixer on medium for 30 seconds. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025

The women represent Ramona at various events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting to the Ramona Country Fair, Chamber of Commerce mixers and other organizations requesting their presence. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025

Add potatoes and remaining ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. —Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025

Plus, the mixer comes with a snap-on storage case that holds the two traditional beaters and whisk, so nothing gets lost and cleanup is quick and easy. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 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