Synonyms for

Mixture

Verb / ˈmɪkstʃɜ: / Another word for mixture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A substance made by mixing two or more different substances together.

Synonyms & similar words

potpourri mixedbag commixture salmagundi miscellany intermixture motley assortment smorgasbord variety concoction mix mixing miscellanea admixture blend combination compound concoction fusion medley mingling mix solution amalgam assortment brew conglomeration emulsion intermixture melange merger mélange miscellany muddle

Synonyms by register

Formal

amalgam concoction composite blend

Informal

mashup hodgepodge medley jumble

Literary

confection potpourri melange

Antonyms

purity uniformity homogeneity solidity simplicity singularity

Common collocations

  • chemical mixture
  • air mixture
  • gas mixture
  • liquid mixture
  • food mixture
  • mixture of emotions
  • complex mixture
  • simple mixture

Word family

noun mixture
verb mix
adjective mixed
adverb mixedly

Usage note

While 'mixture' can refer to any combination of substances, it often implies a less precise or homogeneous combination than a 'solution' or 'blend'. It can also be used metaphorically for a combination of abstract elements.

Example sentences

  1. I made a mixture of blue and yellow paint to get green.
  2. The cake recipe called for a mixture of sugar, flour, and eggs.
  3. The cocktail was a mixture of vodka, orange juice, and grenadine.
  4. The scientist created a mixture of chemicals in the lab.
  5. I prefer a mixture of sweet and salty snacks.

Quotes

  • The very first law in advertising is to avoid the concrete promise and cultivate the delightfully vague.
  • The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
  • The mixture of the grotesque and the tragic is agreeable to the spirit, as are troubadours, clowns, and minstrels.

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