blender

noun

blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: one that blends
especially : an electric appliance for grinding or mixing
a food blender

Examples of blender in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blender was circa 1611

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“Blender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blender. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

blender

noun
blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: a person or thing that blends
especially : an electric appliance with blades for chopping or mixing food

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