mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

a

: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing

the gradual mixture of the languages

b(1)

: the state of being mixed

(2)

: the relative proportions of constituents

especially : the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor

2

: a product of mixing : combination

Stir till the mixture is light and fluffy.

: such as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: a fabric woven of variously colored threads

c

: a combination of several different kinds

The dog's coat was a mixture of white, brown, and black fur.

Synonyms of mixture

• mix
• blend
• amalgam
• amalgamation
• alloy
• combination

Examples of mixture in a Sentence

Stir the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Now add eggs to the mixture.

Pour the cake mixture into a well-greased pan and bake.

Recent Examples on the Web

Splitting rolls on the top and adding that meat mixture that way will help more of the barbecue be enjoyed with the roll instead of falling out onto the plate. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026

The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026

Unlike a traditional combustion system, most of the gas mixture in this engine stays inside the system and is reused. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026

It is made by blending oats and water until the mixture is creamy and smooth. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing mixture

• Bordeaux mixture
• cough mixture

Rhymes for mixture

• fixture
• admixture
• intermixture

Kids Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

1

: the act or process or an instance of mixing

2

a

: something mixed or being mixed

add eggs to the mixture

b

: a preparation consisting of two or more ingredients or kinds

3

: two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined and that may vary in proportion

Medical Definition

mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər 

: a product of mixing: as

a

: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b

: an aqueous liquid medicine : potion

specifically : a preparation in which insoluble substances are suspended in watery fluids by the addition of a viscid material (as gum, sugar, or glycerol)