especially: an electric appliance for grinding or mixing
a food blender
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebNext, Christian Dior Airflash foundation with a beauty blender, Clé de Peau concealer, followed by Besame Crimson for her cheeks. Emma Fraser, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 With blender on low, add olive oil in a thin stream until combined. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022 More Post-Prime Day Kitchen Deals Take 20% off the Ninja BL770 Mega Kitchen System with blender, food processor, and two to-go cups with lids. Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 Cut the butter into 1/2-inch slices and work it into the flour mixture with your hands or a pastry blender until the butter is in mostly cornmeal-size pieces and the mixture is beginning to hold together. Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021 Finish with a handheld blender and pass through a fine sieve, then transfer to the fridge and leave to rest for at least 24 hours (up to 72 hours). Josh Niland, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2021 Mix in butter and shortening — with a pastry blender or two forks — or pulse a few times until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 July 2021 Work the butter into the flour mixture using a fork, pastry blender or your fingers. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 23 June 2021 In a blender combine raspberries, yogurt, and milk. Sarah Brekke, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1611, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing blender
hand blender
immersion blender
stick blender
hand blender
immersion blender
stick blender
Kids Definition
blender
noun
blend·er ˈblen-dər
: an appliance used to chop, mix, blend, and liquefy