1
: a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2
a
: a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand
b
: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
whisked; whisking; whisks
: to move nimbly and quickly
1
: to move or convey briskly
whisked the children off to bed
2
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk egg whites
3
: to brush or wipe off lightly
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
Noun
with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone
Verb
Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.
She whisked the children off to bed.
The taxi whisked me to the airport.
The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.
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Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Here is how to add powdered beetroot to your beverages:
Begin with a small amount of beetroot powder (e.g., one-half teaspoon), gradually adding more powder as needed.
Use a whisk, blender, or fork to ensure your beverage is free of clumps.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
As a Shanghai newbie, the Regent Experience agents were heaven-sent, sharing tourist advice and whisking me via house car to the pier for an evening river cruise.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Add the vinegar and olive oil and whisk to make the dressing.
—Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Here is how to add powdered beetroot to your beverages:
Begin with a small amount of beetroot powder (e.g., one-half teaspoon), gradually adding more powder as needed.
Use a whisk, blender, or fork to ensure your beverage is free of clumps.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
The young singer was quickly whisked away to record a demo and get introduced to his mentor, Usher.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
As a Shanghai newbie, the Regent Experience agents were heaven-sent, sharing tourist advice and whisking me via house car to the pier for an evening river cruise.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisk. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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whisk
1 of 2 noun
ˈhwisk 
ˈwisk
1
: a quick brush or sweep
a whisk of the hand
2
: a small kitchen utensil used for beating food
3
whisk
2 of 2 verb1
: to move easily and quickly
squirrels whisked up the trees
2
: to move or carry briskly
whisked the children off to bed
3
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk eggs
4
: to brush or wipe off lightly
whisk the lint off your skirt
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