food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

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In a food processor, add the skinless chickpeas, the marinated garlic, hot sauce, warm water, paprika, salt, and pepper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 For crunch, chop up some nuts in your food processor and mix them in too. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 Add them to a food processor with oil and salt, then blend until smooth and creamy. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 Transfer remaining walnuts to a food processor. Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for food processor

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of food processor was in 1973

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“Food processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20processor. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

food processor

noun
: an electric kitchen appliance that has blades that turn inside a container and is used for cutting and blending food

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