mixology

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noun (1)

mix·​ol·​o·​gy mik-ˈsä-lə-jē How to pronounce mixology (audio)
: the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks
mixologist
mik-ˈsä-lə-jist How to pronounce mixology (audio)
noun

mixologist

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noun (2)

mix·​ol·​o·​gist mik-ˈsä-lə-jist How to pronounce mixologist (audio)
plural -s
: a bartender skilled in preparing mixed drinks

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The Other Side is the newest venture from Luca and Michele Hu, the twin brothers behind the Chinese Box Group and longtime stalwarts of Milan’s mixology scene. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 There was organic buildup inside an ice chute at the mixology drink station. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Guests can also try their own hand at mixology with the hotel’s in-room DIY Honey Deuce cocktail kit, complete with a commemorative cup. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Your mixology deserves more than a cluttered corner of the kitchen counter. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixology

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

mix entry 1 + -ologist (as in psychologist)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mixology was in 1871

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“Mixology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixology. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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