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

• 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

It can be vacuumed with gentle suction and no beater bar to remove dirt and debris, and it can be spot cleaned with water or a mild detergent if the area is stubborn. —Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 June 2025

Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025

But the Knicks hung around thanks to 12 second-quarter points from OG Anunoby, including an off-balance buzzer beater to end the quarter. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025

Using an electric hand mixer with beater attachments on medium speed, blend until smooth for 2 to 3 minutes. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025

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