verb C1 Advanced Uncommon

mingle

MIHNG-guhl

Mingle (verb) means to move around and talk casually with different people at a social gathering. Example: “Guests mingled in the garden before dinner was served.”

verb

To move around and talk casually with different people at a social gathering.

"Guests mingled in the garden before dinner was served."

"She hates having to mingle with strangers at conferences."

To mix or blend different things together.

"The smell of coffee mingled with fresh bread in the kitchen."

How to use mingle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo circulate and chat at a party, or more generally, for things to blend together.

Common pairings

mingle with guests scents mingled mingle and chat

Word forms

mingled past tense, mingle plural, mingles plural, mingled plural, Mingles plural, mingles singular, mingle singular, mingled singular, minglest singular, mingledst singular, mingleth singular

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Etymology

From Middle English mengle, built on the older verb "ming" (to mix) plus the frequentative suffix "-le."

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for mingle

single dingle jingle tingle ringle shingle Pringle kringle

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mingle” mean?

The word “mingle” means to move around and talk casually with different people at a social gathering. In plain terms, to circulate and chat at a party, or more generally, for things to blend together.

How do you pronounce “mingle”?

“Mingle” is pronounced MIHNG-guhl (/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “mingle” in a sentence?

Here is “mingle” used in a sentence: “Guests mingled in the garden before dinner was served.”

What part of speech is “mingle”?

“Mingle” is a verb.

Where does the word “mingle” come from?

The word “mingle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mengle, built on the older verb "ming" (to mix) plus the frequentative suffix "-le.".

Is “mingle” a common word?

“Mingle” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “mingle” have?

“Mingle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move around and talk casually with different people at a social gathering.