Mixer

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪksÉ™(r)

Origin

Agent noun of mix, mix + -er

Full definition of mixer

Noun

1. Someone or something who mixes; the agent noun of mix.
• Peake GormenghastBad mixer as he was, he preferred to be "out of it" in a crowd than out of it altogether.
2. A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.
3. A non-alcoholic drink (such as lemonade, Coca-Cola or fruit juice) that is added to spirits to make cocktails.Do we have any mixers? I don't want to drink this vodka neat.
4. mixing console
5. (socialevent)(US) A dance or other social event meant to foster new acquaintances, as at the beginning of a school year.

Hyponyms

• cement mixer
• electric whisk
• hand mixer

Coordinate terms

• blender
• food processor

Related terms

• mix
• mixture

Anagrams

• mirex
• remix