blender

noun

blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: one that blends
especially : an electric appliance for grinding or mixing
a food blender

Examples of blender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Puree raspberries: Process 1/2 cup raspberries in a blender or food processor until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 Police obtained a search warrant later that night and confiscated a Vitamix blender, a mortar and pestle, cups, straws, tramadol and five bottles of temazepam from Meyden’s home, the affidavit says. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 The Warriors’ superstar twisting his ankle, again, throws a Warriors season that was starting to come into focus back into the blender. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 Don’t compromise on your health routine during travel and make this portable blender your companion for staying on track with your dietary goals. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Do not immerse the motorized end of this type of blender in water. Becky Krystal, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Each set includes five Play-Doh colors, assorted molds, the blender, and two cups. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 In October the 31-year-old received the distinction of master blender at the distillery. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blender was circa 1611

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“Blender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blender. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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blender

noun
blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: a person or thing that blends
especially : an electric appliance with blades for chopping or mixing food

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