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

Increase the speed to medium-high; with mixer running, gradually add 1 1/4 cups of the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes. —Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025

The songs in the special were instead sung by Gary Chase, who also served as score mixer, arranger, orchestrator and musician on the project. —Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

In a large bowl, beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025

Note: For the meringue, in medium bowl, beat egg whites and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 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