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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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 June 2025
To clean them, Duarte recommends taking a mixture of lemon juice or baking soda and eggshell powder.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The report’s bottom line is a mixture of good and bad news.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 June 2025
To clean them, Duarte recommends taking a mixture of lemon juice or baking soda and eggshell powder.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The report’s bottom line is a mixture of good and bad news.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 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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