mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
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

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.
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Alternately fold in flour mixture and sour cream mixture until combined. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025 Wipe pumpkins down with the bleach mixture before carving. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 The mixture behaves like a liquid until pressure is applied, then solidifies before returning to a liquid state. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025 Take finished eggplant and top 4 slices with sauce mixture, then cheese mixture. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mixture

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mixture was in the 15th century

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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixture. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

mixture

noun
mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
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 How to pronounce mixture (audio)
: 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)

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