mixologist

[mik-sol-uh-jist]

noun

Usually Facetious.

1. a person skilled in making mixed mixed drinks; bartender.

mixologist

/ ˌmɪkˈsɒlədʒɪst /

noun

1. humorous,  a person who serves drinks, esp cocktails, at a bar

2. music a person skilled at mixing sounds in recording or live performance

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixologist¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; mix + -o- + -log(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

We tracked down the best design gifts for even the trickiest people on your list, from your mixologist brother to a backyard ornithologist.

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The Mather has bourbon clubs and wine clubs with mixologists and sommeliers on staff.

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The Mather has bourbon clubs and wine clubs with mixologists and sommeliers on staff.

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Their stories are told alongside the cocktail and mixologist they inspired.

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You can even embrace your inner mixologist by investing in a few non-alcoholic bitters.

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