plural mixers
1
: one that mixes: such as
a(1)
: one whose work is mixing the ingredients of a product
(2)
: one who balances and controls the dialogue, music, and sound effects to be recorded for or with a movie or television
b
: a container, device, or machine for mixing
a cement mixer
Combine the flour and sugar with an electric mixer.
see also hand mixer, stand mixer
c
: a game, stunt, or dance used at a get-together to give members of the group an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
also
: the get-together itself
2
: one that mixes with others: such as
a
: a person considered in regard to casual sociability
was shy and a poor mixer
b
: a nonalcoholic beverage (such as ginger ale) used in a mixed drink
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Orange juice is her favorite mixer.
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Add Egg Whites Stop mixer and scrape sides of bowl.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Also, Grande noted that sound mixer Simon Hayes and his scene turned the entire set into a recording studio.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Also, Grande noted that sound mixer Simon Hayes and his scene turned the entire set into a recording studio.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
She’s already hosted author signings, book clubs and mixers for Colorado romance writers and is fielding requests from boudoir photographers to use the picturesque building as a photo backdrop.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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mixer
noun
mix·er
ˈmik-sər 
1
: one that mixes
especially
: a device or machine for mixing
2
: a party to give members of a group an opportunity to get acquainted
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