mixology

noun

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

Examples of mixology in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2024.

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