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

The new incentive is aimed at bringing back jobs for the industry’s editors, sound mixers, composers and visual effects artists. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

So many people already store their KitchenAid mixers on the counter, adding a glass bowl and a light makes it into a true centerpiece. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026

The mixer is available in a new Blue Peppercorn colorway, a French blue hue with a textured crinkle finish that’s paired with polished accents on the hub cover and trim band. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 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