food processor

noun

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

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Place the yolks in a food processor along with the yogurt, mayo, shallot, relish, mustard, vinegar, salt and black pepper; puree until smooth. Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 For this recipe, save yourself (literal) tears by grating the onion in a food processor with the shredding attachment. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Simply pop the leaves into a food processor for a minute to blitz and tenderize, says Dahl. 6. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024 What’s the difference between a baby food maker, a food processor, and a blender? Laura Denby, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024 Pulse the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs, then add sugar and butter until combined. Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 Let cool, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process in batches until smooth. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024 In a food processor, add jalapeños, lemon juice, dill, and garlic clove. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 Puree raspberries: Process 1/2 cup raspberries in a blender or food processor until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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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