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
1
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."
2
To mix or blend different things together.
"The smell of coffee mingled with fresh bread in the kitchen."
How to use mingle
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- mingles
- Third person singular
- mingles
- Past tense
- mingled
- Archaic forms
- minglest, mingledst, mingleth
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Guests _____ in the garden before dinner was served.
Etymology
From Middle English mengle, built on the older verb "ming" (to mix) plus the frequentative suffix "-le."
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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.
