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

Vacuum lightly at least once a week using only low suction and no beater brush, more frequent vacuuming will help prevent shedding. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026

In the 2026 tourney, the Billikens beat Georgia by 25 points; Utah State beat Villanova; VCU upset North Carolina; High Point upset Wisconsin and Kentucky needed a buzzer-beater to force overtime and eventually knock off Santa Clara. —Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Pour hot milk mixture over batter, scraping pan clean with spatula, and mix with beater on low speed until incorporated and batter is smooth, about 1 minute. —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026

An upright vacuum generates additional pressure, allowing the beater brush to penetrate deeply into the carpet pile and pick up debris. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 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