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mixer

/ˈmɪk.sər/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An appliance or tool used for mixing foods or other substances, such as an electric kitchen mixer.

Example Sentences:
  • She used an electric mixer to whip the egg whites until stiff peaks formed.
  • A cement mixer hummed loudly outside on the construction site.
2.noun

A non-alcoholic beverage, such as soda or tonic water, mixed with alcohol in a cocktail.

Example Sentences:
  • We need to buy more ice and fruit juice to use as mixers for the party.
  • He ordered a whisky with ginger ale as a mixer.
3.noun

A social gathering designed to help people meet and get to know each other.

Example Sentences:
  • The university hosted a freshman mixer during the first week of classes.
  • Icebreaker games at the mixer helped everyone feel more comfortable.
4.noun

An electronic device used to combine, route, and change the volume or tone of audio signals.

Example Sentences:
  • The sound engineer adjusted the sliders on the audio mixer during the live concert.
  • DJs use a multi-channel mixer to blend two different tracks seamlessly.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'mix' (from Old Norse 'mixa' or Middle English 'mixen') combined with the agent suffix '-er' (denoting a person or thing that performs an action), which has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to form nouns describing tools or participants.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'MIX-er' as something or someone that MIXes things together, like a DJ mixing music or a spoon mixing batter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “mixer

1. What is the meaning of “mixer” in English?

In English, mixer (noun) is defined as: “An appliance or tool used for mixing foods or other substances, such as an electric kitchen mixer.”.

2. How do you use “mixer” in a sentence?

She used an electric mixer to whip the egg whites until stiff peaks formed.

3. What are English synonyms of “mixer”?

Common synonyms include:blender,combination,social,audio console

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “mixer”?

Derived from the verb 'mix' (from Old Norse 'mixa' or Middle English 'mixen') combined with the agent suffix '-er' (denoting a person or thing that performs an action), which has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to form nouns describing tools or participants.