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

• clunker
• crate
• jalopy
• junker

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater

he drives a beater that just barely runs

Recent Examples on the Web

Like most wool rugs, this piece might shed over time, but the brand recommends vacuuming frequently without a beater bar to ensure the life of the rug. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Morant’s game-winning buzzer beater against Miami on April 3 felt like an important moment for him and his teammates. —Kelly Iko, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Attachments include whisk, beater, and dough hook, plus a 6-liter and 5-liter bowl. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025

Instead, a Maryland buzzer beater against Colorado State shut the league out of the second weekend. —Chris Vannini, New York Times, 27 Mar. 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