Word
mingle
Phoneticsmin·gle, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɪŋɡəɫ/
UK/mˈɪŋɡəl/
Definitions
01to socialize
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to move around at a party or event and talk to many different people.
v. to move among others in a social setting and engage in conversation with multiple individuals.
“The host encouraged everyone to mingle and meet someone new at the party.”
“After the keynote speech, attendees were invited to the lobby to mingle and discuss potential collaborations over coffee.”
02to mix together
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to mix or combine two or more things together.
v. to combine or intermix different substances or qualities while they remain somewhat distinguishable.
“The smells of fresh bread and coffee mingle in the morning air.”
“In his latest novel, the author manages to mingle historical facts with vivid fictional elements to create a compelling narrative.”
03a social gathering
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal
n. an informal event where people can meet and talk to each other.
n. an informal social event designed to facilitate networking or meeting new people.
“The office is holding a holiday mingle for the staff this Friday.”
“The university organized a graduate student mingle to help new researchers find peers in different departments.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' when referring to social interaction or mixing substances.
Pitfall
I mingled the party
I mingled at the party
When used to describe social movement, it is an intransitive verb and requires a preposition like 'at' or 'with'.
Real-World Examples
“Both being successful musicians, it wouldn't be surprising if they have mingled together at events over the years.” “In 1984, it set up the Social Development Unit (SDU) tasked with organising social events to encourage graduate singles to mingle.” Etymology
From earlier mingil, mengle, from Middle English menglen, equivalent to ming + -le. Cognate with Dutch mengelen (“to mingle, mix”), German mengen (“to mingle, mix”). More at ming.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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