food processor

noun

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

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Other attachments: These include a juicer (just for citrus), meat grinder, shredder/slicer (grates awesome cheese), spiralizer (great for apples or zucchini), pasta maker, food processor, and ice cream maker. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025 For the Frosting: In a food processor, process the strawberries to a puree, about 10 seconds. Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025 In a food processor, combine 2/3 cup of basil leaves with 1 cup of kosher or flaky salt. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025 Make the pesto: Put basil, parsley, garlic and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 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 31 Aug. 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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