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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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2025
The dough hook, breaker bar, paddle attachment, and whisk are all extremely heavy-duty, and the machine contains an exceptionally strong motor, along with a timer function and a wide range of speed settings.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Cold butter is whisked in at the end to add sheen and luscious body to the sauce before it’s finished with fresh lemon juice and a healthy dose of black pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Compared to a fork or whisk, this method yields a superlatively smooth mixture (no separated whites and yolks) and fluffy end result.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2025
The dough hook, breaker bar, paddle attachment, and whisk are all extremely heavy-duty, and the machine contains an exceptionally strong motor, along with a timer function and a wide range of speed settings.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
Verb
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks for about 60 seconds until light yellow and increased in volume, then whisk in the cornstarch and about 1/4 cup of the milk.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Cold butter is whisked in at the end to add sheen and luscious body to the sauce before it’s finished with fresh lemon juice and a healthy dose of black pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisk. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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