beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər 

1

: one that beats: such as

a

: eggbeater

b

: a rotary blade attached to an electric mixer

c

: drumstick sense 1

2

: one who strikes bushes or other cover to rouse game

3

: a dilapidated old automobile : clunker

Synonyms of beater

• crate

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater

he drives a beater that just barely runs

Recent Examples on the Web

Neemias Queta made all three of his field goals in the opening quarter, including a nice turnaround hook shot over Jokic and a last-second alley-oop from Pritchard, whose penchant for buzzer-beaters likely drew Denver’s attention away from the lurking big man. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026

The Celtics only grew their advantage from there after guard Payton Pritchard made a 3-pointer, spinning Doncic around for a step-back buzzer-beater and a 10-point lead before halftime. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026

The latter is a tribute to Piero Fornasetti, who loved cats and kept a carpet beater in his home which still remains in the family’s kitchen to this day. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026

The mixer comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, pouring shield, and a 5-quart bowl that can go right into the dishwasher. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing beater

• world-beater

Rhymes for beater

• cheater
• dieter
• eater
• heater
• liter
• litre
• meter
• metre
• neater
• praetor
• seater
• skeeter