1
: a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2
a
: a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand
b
: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
whisked; whisking; whisks
: to move nimbly and quickly
1
: to move or convey briskly
whisked the children off to bed
2
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk egg whites
3
: to brush or wipe off lightly
Synonyms
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
Noun
with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone
Verb
Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.
She whisked the children off to bed.
The taxi whisked me to the airport.
The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Whip vigorously until medium firm peaks form when whisk is lifted.
—Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a large clean bowl and switch stand mixer to whisk attachment.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Orchestrated by just the sound of pans clanking, whisks whipping and the hushed quizzing of Pauline’s developing taste buds, Eugénie puts together a meal for Dodin and their guests.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
The details make any occasion feel special: from the intricate design of Tunç's whisk handle to the delicate florals on the rolling pin.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
Despite its hard-core reputation, the mountain offers intermediate runs and a new base area lift that whisks beginners to its mid-mountain learning center.
—Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Creamy Tomato Basil Dressing In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 10 ingredients (through paprika), until well combined.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
His apparent need to be whisked away to the unglamorous Los Angeles suburb is, of course, really about spending more time with her.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
After a quick check-in process, we were whisked up to our room.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Squeeze zested orange; whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon juice in a small bowl until smooth, adding another teaspoon of juice if needed.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
While travelers may feel blissfully removed from the crowds, you can be whisked down to join the party at any moment.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and anchovy.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk or a hand blender.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Whip vigorously until medium firm peaks form when whisk is lifted.
—Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a large clean bowl and switch stand mixer to whisk attachment.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Orchestrated by just the sound of pans clanking, whisks whipping and the hushed quizzing of Pauline’s developing taste buds, Eugénie puts together a meal for Dodin and their guests.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
The details make any occasion feel special: from the intricate design of Tunç's whisk handle to the delicate florals on the rolling pin.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
Despite its hard-core reputation, the mountain offers intermediate runs and a new base area lift that whisks beginners to its mid-mountain learning center.
—Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Another drove a moped into a burning neighborhood again and again, whisking people away from danger one at a time.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Creamy Tomato Basil Dressing In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 10 ingredients (through paprika), until well combined.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
His apparent need to be whisked away to the unglamorous Los Angeles suburb is, of course, really about spending more time with her.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
After a quick check-in process, we were whisked up to our room.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Squeeze zested orange; whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon juice in a small bowl until smooth, adding another teaspoon of juice if needed.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
While travelers may feel blissfully removed from the crowds, you can be whisked down to join the party at any moment.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and anchovy.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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whisk
1 of 2 noun
ˈhwisk 
ˈwisk
1
: a quick brush or sweep
a whisk of the hand
2
: a small kitchen utensil used for beating food
3
whisk
2 of 2 verb1
: to move easily and quickly
squirrels whisked up the trees
2
: to move or carry briskly
whisked the children off to bed
3
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk eggs
4
: to brush or wipe off lightly
whisk the lint off your skirt
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