blender

noun blend·er \ ˈblen-dər \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

Definition of blender

: one that blends; especially : an electric appliance for grinding or mixing

a food blender

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Alternatively, puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Silky Sweet Corn Soup with Indian Coconut-Cilantro Chutney," 11 July 2018
Starbucks first introduced its cold foam back in April, describing the drink topper as nonfat milk frothed in a special blender until smooth.

— andrea park, Teen Vogue, "Starbucks Unveils New Salted Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew and Iced Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Latte," 9 July 2018
In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, almonds, onions, ginger, chiles, peppercorns, coriander, turmeric and stock. Puree until smooth. 2.

— kitty greenwald, WSJ, "A Glorious Chicken Korma Anyone Can Pull Off," 5 July 2018
Grocery bags are filling with fruits and vegetables, and Hernandez’s blender is spinning non-stop.

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "This Miami food truck is a grocery store on wheels — where convenience comes to you," 2 July 2018
Companies such as Starbucks have turned to 3D printing to replace small components in blenders that would've cost thousands of dollars to replace by traditional means.

— jerod macdonald-evoy, azcentral, "Tempe company explores 3D printing for NASA spacecraft," 25 June 2018
Though at the time liquor couldn’t be sold by the drink in Texas restaurants, the elder Martinez occasionally would whip up frozen margaritas in a blender for his patrons.

— franz lidz, Smithsonian, "The Uniquely Texan Origins of the Frozen Margarita," 27 June 2018
In a blender, blend the syrup, strawberries and lemon juice.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Papa Johns' nephew makes a name for himself on Louisville food scene," 26 June 2018
In a blender, purée the watermelon with 4 cups of water and the agave nectar, in batches. 2.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Refreshing summertime drinks," 11 June 2018

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Definition of blender for English Language Learners

: an electric kitchen machine that is used to cut food and ice into very small pieces and to make soft foods (such as fruits) into a liquid

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blender

noun blend·er \ ˈblen-dər \

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: an appliance used to chop, mix, blend, and liquefy

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