Blender: meaning, definitions and examples
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blender
[ ˈblɛndər ]
kitchen appliance
A blender is a kitchen appliance used for mixing, pureeing, or emulsifying food and other substances. It typically consists of a container with a rotating metal blade at the bottom, powered by an electric motor.
Synonyms
food processor, liquidizer, mixer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| blender |
A blender is used mainly for making smoothies, pureeing soups, or blending liquids and soft foods. It's ideal for producing smooth textures.
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| mixer |
A mixer is typically used for combining and whipping ingredients, such as cake batter, dough, and egg whites. It can be a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
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| food processor |
A food processor is versatile and can be used for chopping, slicing, grating, and mixing various ingredients. It often handles tougher tasks than a blender.
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| liquidizer |
The term 'liquidizer' is commonly used in British English and is synonymous with 'blender'. It's used for mixing or pureeing foods and liquids.
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Examples of usage
- The chef used a blender to make a smoothie.
- She put all the ingredients in the blender and pressed the button.
- I need to buy a new blender for my kitchen.
- The blender is great for making sauces and soups.
- I can't find the blender, have you seen it?
Translations
Translations of the word "blender" in other languages:
🇵🇹 liquidificador
- batedeira
- misturador
🇮🇳 मिक्सर
- ब्लेंडर
- पिसाई करने की मशीन
🇩🇪 Mixer
- Blender
- Püriergerät
🇮🇩 blender
- pencampur
- pengaduk
🇺🇦 блендер
🇵🇱 blender
- mikser
- mieszalnik
🇯🇵 ブレンダー
🇫🇷 mixeur
- blender
- malaxeur
🇪🇸 licuadora
- batidora
- mezcladora
🇹🇷 blender
- karıştırıcı
- mikser
🇰🇷 블렌더
🇸🇦 خلاط
- مزج
- مفرمة
🇨🇿 mixér
- blender
- míchačka
🇸🇰 mixér
- blender
- miešačka
🇨🇳 搅拌机
- 混合器
- 搅拌器
🇸🇮 mešalnik
- blender
- mikser
🇮🇸 blandari
🇰🇿 араластырғыш
🇬🇪 ბლენდერი
- მიქსერი
- შერევი
🇦🇿 qarışdırıcı
- blender
- mikser
🇲🇽 licuadora
- batidora
- mezcladora
Etymology
The word 'blender' originated from the verb 'blend,' which comes from Old English 'blendan' meaning 'to mix.' The concept of blending food dates back to ancient times, but the modern electric blender was invented in 1922 by Stephen Poplawski. Initially used in soda fountains, blenders became popular household appliances in the mid-20th century.