mixing
word · lemma: mix
/ˈmɪksɪŋ/
MIK-sing
/mˈɪksɪŋ/
MIK-sing
Definition
The act of combining two or more things so that they become one substance or blend together. Commonly used for food, liquids, or even different ideas or styles.
Usage & Nuances
'Mixing' is often used for food preparation (mixing ingredients), music (mixing tracks), or blending abstract things (mixing cultures). It is usually informal. Don't confuse with 'stirring' (only food/liquids), or 'blending' (emphasizes smoothness). Common phrase: 'mixing bowl.'
Spanish: mezclandoPortuguese (BR): misturandoPortuguese (PT): misturandoChinese (Simplified): 混合Chinese (Traditional): 混合Hindi: मिलानाArabic: مزجBengali: মিশ্রণ - মেশানোRussian: смешиваниеJapanese: 混ぜること - ミキシングVietnamese: trộnKorean: 섞기Turkish: karıştırmaUrdu: ملاوٹ - ملاناIndonesian: mencampur
Example Sentences
She is mixing flour and sugar.
basic
Mixing colors can make new ones.
basic
The chef is mixing the soup.
basic
She spent hours mixing tracks for her new song.
natural
There’s a lot of cultural mixing in big cities.
natural
Try mixing the sauce a bit more to make it smoother.
natural