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blender

American  
[blen-der] / ˈblɛn dər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that blends.

  2. an electric culinary grinding and mixing appliance, consisting of a container with propellerlike blades at the bottom that are whirled by a high-speed motor to purée, chop, or mix foods.

  3. pastry blender.


blender British  
/ ˈblɛndə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that blends

  2. Also called: liquidizer.  a kitchen appliance with blades used for puréeing vegetables, blending liquids, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of blender

First recorded in 1870–75; blend + -er 1

Example Sentences

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To make, blend together garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and basil in a food processor or blender.

From Salon

Mirkin describes this as the "blender approach," where the components lack defined organization.

From Science Daily

Danny tried to give Kelly a small smile, but all his insides felt like they were being liquefied in a blender.

From Literature

In order to successfully perform four and a half spins, Malinin must rotate at about 350 revolutions per minute - a similar rate to the average kitchen blender.

From BBC

I hear the TV a few doors down and the whir of a blender next door.

From Literature