hand mixer

noun

plural hand mixers
: a hand-held electric mixer with usually two removable metal beaters (see beater sense 1b)
Use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
hand mixers can save more storage space than stand mixers. If you're not a frequent cook and only break out the mixer during the holidays, hand mixers are a solid option.Justin Redman
compare stand mixer

Examples of hand mixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use this powerful hand mixer to whip up toppings, frostings, sauces, and more. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 What’s the difference between a hand mixer and a stand mixer? Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 17 June 2024 There’s also a KitchenAid hand mixer marked down to just $45, a Breville espresso machine for $190 less, and $20 off the highly coveted Ninja Creami, which hardly ever goes on sale. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 Some people like to take out a hand mixer and quickly whip the ingredients together. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand mixer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand mixer was in 1947

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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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