mix-and-match

[ miks-uhn-mach ]

adjective

1. 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)

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mix-and-match¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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]

Example Sentences

The family ships mix-and-match four-packs of frozen pizzas nationwide, with the option to add a jar of Pi00a chili crunch.

From Los Angeles Times

It should be mentioned you can do this all in one go or mix-and-match any of these sections as you see fit.

From Los Angeles Times

Team owner Roger Penske suspended several team members after the disqualifications, leaving Newgarden with a mix-and-match crew last weekend at the 500.

From Seattle Times

Manager Scott Servais has preferred to mix-and-match his late-inning relievers based on leverage situations, and Muñoz, Brash and Santos are all viable options to close in any given game.

From Seattle Times

In modern Nashville, songwriting is often a matter of professionalized co-writing: planned, mix-and-match collaborations by appointment, musicians sharing a room to come up with sturdy material.

From New York Times