mix-and-match

[ miks-uhn-mach ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

made up of complementary elements taken from different sets or sources:
a mix-and-match approach to interior decoration.

verb (used with or without object)

to combine in a harmonious or interesting way, as articles of clothing in an ensemble.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mix-and-match¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Idioms and Phrases

Combine different items in a number of ways. For example, The store displayed skirts, blouses, and slacks in colors that one could mix and match . [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

And what about that random mix-and-match motley-fool pattern of a Russian Olympic team jacket we saw you in at Sochi?

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Those mix-and-match looks evolved into pieces from Alexander McQueen, Etro, and Dior.

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