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

Lucas ends up shooting a buzzer-beater basket that wins the Tigers their game and gives him a leg up with the other guys on the team after mainly sitting on the bench. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025

Plus, the mixer comes with a snap-on storage case that holds the two traditional beaters and whisk, so nothing gets lost and cleanup is quick and easy. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Then, Vaara recommends beating your blanket with a carpet beater to remove dust, pet hair, and other particles. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

Using a vacuum cleaner with a beater bar is most effective for this task. —Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 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