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
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.
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
With its mixture of brandy and whiskey and its extra dose of fruit, this cocktail is like what would happen if the Mint Julep and the American Trilogy had a European lovechild, and is a delicious new take on a drink as old as time.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, kidney beans, and ranch dressing mix to beef mixture; stir and bring to a simmer over medium-high.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The blast originated on the 15,000-square-foot plant’s first floor, near kettles used in the production of an explosive mixture for the commercial mining industry, McCracken said.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
With its mixture of brandy and whiskey and its extra dose of fruit, this cocktail is like what would happen if the Mint Julep and the American Trilogy had a European lovechild, and is a delicious new take on a drink as old as time.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, kidney beans, and ranch dressing mix to beef mixture; stir and bring to a simmer over medium-high.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The blast originated on the 15,000-square-foot plant’s first floor, near kettles used in the production of an explosive mixture for the commercial mining industry, McCracken said.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixture
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixture. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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)
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