Mingling: meaning, definitions and examples

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mingling

 

[ ˈmɪŋɡ(ə)lɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

Mix or cause to mix together. Associate or take part with others.

Synonyms

blend, combine, mix

Examples of usage

  • She was mingling with the guests at the party.
  • He enjoyed mingling with different cultures during his travels.
Context #2 | Noun

social gathering

A mixture or combination of things. A social gathering where people interact with each other.

Synonyms

combination, interaction, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The mingling of different flavors created a unique taste.
  • The art exhibition was a great opportunity for mingling with other artists.

Translations

Translations of the word "mingling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misturar-se

🇮🇳 मिलना-जुलना

🇩🇪 vermischen

🇮🇩 bercampur

🇺🇦 змішуватися

🇵🇱 mieszać się

🇯🇵 混ざる (mazaru)

🇫🇷 se mêler

🇪🇸 mezclarse

🇹🇷 karışmak

🇰🇷 섞이다 (seokkida)

🇸🇦 الاختلاط (al-ikhtilat)

🇨🇿 míchat se

🇸🇰 miešať sa

🇨🇳 混合 (hùnhé)

🇸🇮 mešati se

🇮🇸 blanda saman

🇰🇿 араласу (aralasu)

🇬🇪 შერევა (shereva)

🇦🇿 qarışmaq

🇲🇽 mezclarse

Etymology

The word 'mingling' originated from the Middle English word 'menglen', which means to mix or blend. Over time, the term evolved to represent both physical mixing and social interaction. The concept of mingling has been an integral part of human social behavior, allowing individuals to connect, share experiences, and create new relationships.

See also: mingle, mingleable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,209, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.