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

The Aces went on to win the game 86-84 in overtime courtesy of a Chelsea Gray buzzer-beater. — Alejandro Avila , Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

To keep dust and debris at bay, lightly vacuum at least once a week on low suction, skipping the beater brush attachment to help prevent shedding. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

The Tigers were upset in the Sweet 16 in March as a buzzer-beater by Duke’s Ashlon Jackson forced LSU’s earliest tournament exit since 2022. — David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Beat on medium speed; the butter will go from chunky to pebbly to sandy, and then the mixture will ball up around the beaters. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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