beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər How to pronounce beater (audio)
Synonyms of beaternext
1
: one that beats: such as
a
b
: a rotary blade attached to an electric mixer
2
: one who strikes bushes or other cover to rouse game
3
: a dilapidated old automobile : clunker

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater he drives a beater that just barely runs
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May came to the Wolverines after running the program at Florida Atlantic University, taking that program to the Final Four in 2023 and coming up one buzzer-beater shy of playing for a national title. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 Because an egg beater Why did the baby chick cross the road? Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Duke, the tournament’s top overall seed that would have advanced to the Final Four if not for a miraculous UConn buzzer-beater, ranked fourth. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The beaters are dishwasher-safe and easily removed with the press of a button. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beater

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beater was in the 14th century

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“Beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beater. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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