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Mixer Meaning, Types, and Usage Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Mixing machine (Mixer)

Mixer 🔊

/ˈmɪksər/

A machine that mixes things together, especially in the kitchen.

Stainless steel stand mixer whipping cream in kitchen

Mixing machine 🔊

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/ˈmɪksɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

A device, typically used in cooking, that blends or beats ingredients together.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'mix' (to combine) + suffix '-er' (agent/device).

💡 Mnemonic

'Mix' + 'er' = mixer. Picture a stand mixer blending cake batter.

📖 Example

My mom used the mixer to make the cake batter smooth and fluffy. 🔊 My mom used the mixer to make the cake batter smooth and fluffy.

🔗 Collocations

hand mixer – A small, portable mixing device held by hand.

stand mixer – A large, stationary mixing appliance with a bowl.

mixer attachment – An interchangeable tool for specific mixing tasks.

🔄 Synonyms

blender (n.) – A machine that mixes and purees food.

whisk (n.) – A manual tool for beating ingredients.

beater (n.) – A part of a mixer that rotates to combine.

🌱 Derivatives

mix (v.) – To combine two or more substances.

mixed (adj.) – Made up of different parts.

mixing (n.) – The action of combining.

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'mixtus', 'mixer' became common in early 20th-century kitchens with electric stand mixers.

Meaning 2：Social mixer (Mixer)

Mixer 🔊

/ˈmɪksər/

A person who is good at meeting and talking to new people at social events.

Social mixer 🔊

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/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmɪksər/

A person who enjoys and is skilled at interacting with others in social settings, often introducing people to each other.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

At the company party, Lisa was a great mixer, introducing people from different departments to each other. 🔊 At the company party, Lisa was a great mixer, introducing people from different departments to each other.

🔗 Collocations

good mixer – A person who interacts well in social situations.

natural mixer – Someone innately skilled at socializing.

party mixer – A person who thrives at social gatherings.

🔄 Synonyms

social butterfly (n.) – A person who flits between social groups.

gregarious person (n.) – Someone who enjoys the company of others.

networker (n.) – A person who builds professional connections.

🚫 Antonyms

recluse (n.) – A person who avoids social interaction.

loner (n.) – Someone who prefers solitude.

introvert (n.) – A reserved person who finds socializing draining.