1
: combining characteristics of more than one kind
specifically
: combining features of two or more systems of government
a mixed constitution
2
: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: such as
a
: made up of or involving persons differing in race (see race entry 1 sense 1a), national origin, religion, or class
a mixed audience
a mixed family/household
b
: made up of or involving individuals of more than one sex
mixed company
3
: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
mixed emotions
received mixed reviews
a mixed blessing
4
a
: deriving from two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
people of mixed race
her mixed ancestry
b
: deriving from two or more breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Synonyms
Examples of mixed in a Sentence
a can of mixed nuts
We ate salads of mixed greens.
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
people of mixed racial origin
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
Recent Examples on the Web
The camera updates aren't revolutionary but should allow for better results in mixed and low light.
—
Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
This mixed legacy offers lessons as policymakers now consider transparency fixes for technologies like AI, online privacy, and broadband.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Lizabeth Cole, an avid DIYer who lives in Burnt Hills, N.Y., has painted two sets of kitchen countertops with mixed results.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The trial also let David and showrunner Jeff Schaffer revisit the 1998 Seinfeld finale, which David wrote and has defended for years despite its very mixed reception at the time.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
On Monday night, residents attending the public hearing in Bonner Springs City Hall offered some mixed thoughts about what the project might mean for the small town.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Full flats of milkweed are $112, half flats are $56, and mixed specialty bags are $40.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
About 50 percent of the material Western Recycling receives is mixed paper, another 30 percent is cardboard, 8 percent is plastic and 2 percent is aluminum and tin.
—Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The United Kingdom’s relationship with Russia has long been mixed.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
This mixed legacy offers lessons as policymakers now consider transparency fixes for technologies like AI, online privacy, and broadband.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Lizabeth Cole, an avid DIYer who lives in Burnt Hills, N.Y., has painted two sets of kitchen countertops with mixed results.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The trial also let David and showrunner Jeff Schaffer revisit the 1998 Seinfeld finale, which David wrote and has defended for years despite its very mixed reception at the time.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
On Monday night, residents attending the public hearing in Bonner Springs City Hall offered some mixed thoughts about what the project might mean for the small town.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Full flats of milkweed are $112, half flats are $56, and mixed specialty bags are $40.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
About 50 percent of the material Western Recycling receives is mixed paper, another 30 percent is cardboard, 8 percent is plastic and 2 percent is aluminum and tin.
—Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The United Kingdom’s relationship with Russia has long been mixed.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English mixte
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of mixed was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing mixed
Dictionary Entries Near mixed
Cite this Entry
“Mixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
mixed
adjective1
a
: made of mingled or blended elements
mixed nuts
b
: combining features of more than one kind
a mixed economy
2
a
: involving persons differing in race, national origin, or religion
a mixed marriage
b
: made up of or involving individuals of both sexes
mixed company
a mixed chorus
3
: including or accompanied by different or opposing elements
a mixed blessing
a mixed reaction
4
: resulting from the crossing or breeding of individuals of different races or breeds
a stallion of mixed blood
Medical Definition
mixed
adjective1
: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease
a mixed tumor
2
: producing more than one kind of secretion
mixed salivary glands
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