plural mixtures
1
: something made by combining two or more ingredients
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.
—often + ofThe chicken was marinated in a mixture of oil and spices.
The horses were fed a mixture of grass and oats.
2
: a combination of different things
—+ of
The dog's coat is a mixture of yellow, brown, and black fur.
We were feeling a mixture of fear and excitement.
They talked to each other in a mixture of English and Spanish.
3
: the act of mixing two or more things together
—+ of
a society formed by the gradual mixture of different cultures
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mixture. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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