Mixer
/ˈmɪksər/
Definitions
3 meaningsA device, usually electrical, that blends substances together.
/ˈmɪksər/
A machine or device used for mixing ingredients.
The chef used a hand mixer to make the frosting.
💡 Simply: A mixer is like a kitchen gadget that stirs, whips, and blends things together. Imagine a chef using it to make a cake!
👶 For kids: A mixer is like a blender, but it mixes things like cake batter or concrete!
More Examples
The construction crew used a concrete mixer to prepare the concrete.
Could you hand me the mixer, please?
How It's Used
"The baker used a stand mixer to whip the cream."
"They used a concrete mixer to prepare the cement."
"He added a mixer to his cocktail."
A social event designed to facilitate introductions and interaction.
/ˈmɪksər/
A social gathering or event where people interact.
The new employees attended a company mixer.
💡 Simply: A mixer can also be a social event, like a party where people can get to know each other.
👶 For kids: A mixer can be a fun party where people can get to know each other!
More Examples
The school hosted a welcome mixer for parents.
Networking mixers are great for building business connections.
How It's Used
"The university hosted a welcome mixer for new students."
"The company held a networking mixer to meet potential clients."
A non-alcoholic beverage, like soda, added to alcoholic drinks to dilute them or change their flavor.
/ˈmɪksər/
A substance added to a drink to dilute it or alter its flavor.
He ordered a vodka soda with cranberry mixer.
💡 Simply: It can also be a drink you add to other drinks, like soda in a mixed drink!
👶 For kids: A mixer is something you can add to another drink to make it taste different, like soda.
More Examples
The bar has a wide selection of mixers.
Lime juice can be used as a mixer.
How It's Used
"Tonic water is a popular mixer for gin."
"She asked for a rum and coke with a splash of cranberry mixer."
Idioms & expressions
social mixer
An event that allows people to mingle and make new friends.
"The company organized a social mixer to welcome new employees."
mixer-upper
A person or thing that can cause confusion or disrupt order.
"The new regulation was a real mixer-upper for everyone."
From the verb 'mix', derived from Middle English 'mixen' (to mingle), influenced by Old French 'mesler'.
The word 'mixer' began appearing in the late 19th century, initially referring to devices for blending materials.
Memory tip
Think of the machine that *mixes* ingredients.