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

Finely chop the corn or pulse it a few times in a food processor. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Instead of slicing and dicing the zucchini, grate it on the large holes of a box grater or the grater attachment of a food processor. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The flaky, buttery dough comes together easily in a food processor and is rolled out and crimped into a free-form round. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for food processor

• intercessor
• predecessor
• preprocessor
• vasopressor
• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor

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