noun
Uncommon
Mixer
MIHK-suh
Mixer (noun) means a kitchen appliance used to blend or beat ingredients. Example: “She used a stand mixer to whip the cream.”
noun
1
A kitchen appliance used to blend or beat ingredients.
"She used a stand mixer to whip the cream."
2
A non-alcoholic drink added to spirits to make a cocktail.
"He grabbed some tonic water as a mixer for the gin."
3
A social event designed to help people meet and get to know each other.
"The new students attended a welcome mixer on their first night."
4
A person who mixes or socializes easily.
"She's a natural mixer, always chatting with strangers at parties."
How to use Mixer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (a machine, drink, or event) that mixes things or people together.
Common pairings
stand mixer
drink and a mixer
networking mixer
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Word forms
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Etymology
Formed from "mix" plus the agent suffix "-er," originally meaning simply "one that mixes."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mixer” mean?
The word “Mixer” means a kitchen appliance used to blend or beat ingredients. In plain terms, something (a machine, drink, or event) that mixes things or people together.
How do you pronounce “Mixer”?
“Mixer” is pronounced MIHK-suh (/ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mixer” in a sentence?
Here is “Mixer” used in a sentence: “She used a stand mixer to whip the cream.”
What part of speech is “Mixer”?
“Mixer” is a noun.
Is “Mixer” a common word?
“Mixer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mixer” have?
“Mixer” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a kitchen appliance used to blend or beat ingredients.
