food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Place the yolks in a food processor along with the yogurt, mayo, shallot, relish, mustard, vinegar, salt and black pepper; puree until smooth. Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 For this recipe, save yourself (literal) tears by grating the onion in a food processor with the shredding attachment. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food processor 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of food processor was in 1973

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“Food processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20processor. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

food processor

noun
: an electric kitchen appliance that has blades that turn inside a container and is used for cutting and blending food

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