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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The Celtics only grew their advantage from there after guard Payton Pritchard made a 3-pointer, spinning Doncic around for a step-back buzzer-beater and a 10-point lead before halftime. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 The latter is a tribute to Piero Fornasetti, who loved cats and kept a carpet beater in his home which still remains in the family’s kitchen to this day. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026 The mixer comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, pouring shield, and a 5-quart bowl that can go right into the dishwasher. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 He still can be used as a zone-beater and doesn’t shy away from tough catches in traffic. Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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