remix

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verb

re·​mix (ˈ)rē-ˈmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
remixed; remixing; remixes

transitive verb

: to mix again

remix

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noun

re·​mix ˈrē-ˌmiks How to pronounce remix (audio)
: a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

Examples of remix in a Sentence

Noun dance remixes of rock songs
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
This season’s best sunglasses largely remix retro inspiration; peep the chunky aviators, shield sunnies, and oval frames that defined decades past, all updated for our current moment. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 June 2024 Legal wrangling Nintendo has a long history of taking action against various projects that remix its intellectual property. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 May 2024
Noun
Prior to the release of the remix, Monica had been very vocal about not wanting her and Brandy’s 1998 track to be touched or remade by anyone but them. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024 The cinematic clip also featured cameos from Brandy and Monica, giving fans a little Easter egg for the new remix. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for remix 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remix was in 1662

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“Remix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remix. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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