beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər How to pronounce beater (audio)
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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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 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 22 May. 2025.

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