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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The food service area’s handwash sink didn’t have a splash guard preventing water, soap and whatever’s been washed off dirty hands from splashing on a blender and single use items. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 In a small blender, combine herbs, raicilla, lime juice, agave syrup, orange liqueur, and herbal liqueur (if using). Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026 To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender. ABC News, 13 May 2026 Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers. Katie Foley, CNBC, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blender

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blender was circa 1611

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blender. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on blender

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster