mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

a

: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing

b(1)

: the state of being mixed

(2)

: the relative proportions of constituents

especially : the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor

2

: a product of mixing : combination: such as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: a fabric woven of variously colored threads

c

: a combination of several different kinds

Synonyms

• admixture
• alloy
• amalgam
• amalgamation
• blend
• cocktail
• combination
• composite
• compound
• conflation
• emulsion
• fusion
• intermixture
• meld
• mix
• synthesis

Examples of mixture in a Sentence

Stir the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Now add eggs to the mixture.

Pour the cake mixture into a well-greased pan and bake.

Recent Examples on the Web

This mixture of rebuke and support has led to increasing confusion about what exactly his Administration is trying to accomplish. —Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2024

There are also several DIY fruit wash recipes on the web, with one of the most common being a mixture of water and distilled vinegar. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024

As far as motives, Stansbury said the FBI's office has typically seen a mixture of people taking a car with the intent of committing more crimes, simply for the adrenaline rush or needing a vehicle for basic travel needs. —Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024

Top with sauce and chicken and shrimp mixture and sprinkle with basil. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024

With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating until nearly combined after each addition. —Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024

How to use: Spray this oil mixture evenly from roots to ends on clean, damp hair. —Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024

Fold egg whites into coconut mixture until just combined. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024

The garlicky-spicy-aromatic-electrifying crispy breadcrumb mixture showered over the top? —Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mixture

• cough mixture
• bordeaux mixture

Kids Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

: the act or process or an instance of mixing

2

a

: something mixed or being mixed

add eggs to the mixture

b

: a preparation consisting of two or more ingredients or kinds

3

: two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined and that may vary in proportion

Medical Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

: a product of mixing: as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: an aqueous liquid medicine : potion

specifically : a preparation in which insoluble substances are suspended in watery fluids by the addition of a viscid material (as gum, sugar, or glycerol)