food processor

noun

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

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

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This version comes together with a quick blitz in a blender or food processor. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Cuisinart will be offering 20% to 50% off items including its 14-cup food processor -- less than $230 -- or its FastFreeze ice cream maker, ideal for a cold, sweet treat in the summer heat. ABC News, 19 June 2026 Blend it in a food processor with lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and airy. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Scoop avocado flesh into food processor or blender. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for food processor

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 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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