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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With the food processor running, drop garlic into feedtube to mince it. Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 Process cookies in a food processor until very fine crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 Meanwhile, process almonds and flour in a food processor until nuts are finely ground. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 Add butter, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to food processor; process until mixture resembles wet sand, about 10 seconds. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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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