mixture
noun
mix·ture ˈmiks-chər 
1
a
: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing
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: 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
Synonyms
- admixture
- alloy
- amalgam
- amalgamation
- blend
- cocktail
- combination
- composite
- compound
- conflation
- emulsion
- fusion
- intermixture
- meld
- mix
- synthesis
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Example Sentences
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 Wipe or spray the leaves of your plants with this mixture. Dust, dirt, and debris will settle on your banana plant's leaves over time. 
Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022 Uvalde parents, speaking with a mixture of anger and despair, called for security upgrades, accountability, transparency. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 Much like hotel enterprises in the past, rentals remain highly fragmented, with a mixture of small to large players, each operating under its own set of standards. Steve Milo, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 According to the actor, his mother was filled with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The general public has responded to the upcoming launch with a mixture of excitement, interest, and skepticism over the extremely high price. Christine Mui, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 Lunar scientists are watching this activity with a mixture of skepticism and hope. Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 28 July 2022 Cook came up with a mixture of perennial and Kentucky ryegrass, yarrow, clovers and English daisy that is sold today as Fleur de lawn. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 She is honored through her portraits decorating the walls throughout, complimented by an intimate atmosphere with a mixture of period furniture, soft colors, and rich fabrics. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 3 July 2022 See More
Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022 Uvalde parents, speaking with a mixture of anger and despair, called for security upgrades, accountability, transparency. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 Much like hotel enterprises in the past, rentals remain highly fragmented, with a mixture of small to large players, each operating under its own set of standards. Steve Milo, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 According to the actor, his mother was filled with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 The general public has responded to the upcoming launch with a mixture of excitement, interest, and skepticism over the extremely high price. Christine Mui, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 Lunar scientists are watching this activity with a mixture of skepticism and hope. Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 28 July 2022 Cook came up with a mixture of perennial and Kentucky ryegrass, yarrow, clovers and English daisy that is sold today as Fleur de lawn. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 She is honored through her portraits decorating the walls throughout, complimented by an intimate atmosphere with a mixture of period furniture, soft colors, and rich fabrics. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 3 July 2022 See More 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 1a
Phrases Containing mixture
Kids Definition
mixture
noun
mix·ture ˈmiks-chər
1
: the act of combining
2
: something combined or being combined
Add water to the mixture.
3
: two or more substances combined together in such a way that each remains unchanged
Sand and sugar form a mixture.
4
: a combination of different things
"Are you here to take me home?" Rook said, his voice a mixture of hope and shame. Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon 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)
mixtures
noun
as in mixes
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things add eggs to the mixture of dry ingredients Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mixes
- blends
- alloys
- combinations
- amalgams
- amalgamations
- compounds
- composites
- admixtures
- fusions
- emulsions
- intermixtures
- syntheses
- assortments
- cocktails
- varieties
- conflations
- melds
- mélanges
- absorptions
- medleys
- incorporations
- accumulations
- composts
- mergers
- hodgepodges
- integrations
- coalescences
- homogenizations
- potpourris
- aggregations
- commixtures
- concretions
- coalitions
- patchworks
- mishmashes
- hashes
- conglomerations
- immixtures
- jumbles
- mergences
- half-and-halfs
- interfusions
- motleys
- hotchpotches
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- components
- elements
- ingredients
- constituents