Whisk: meaning, definitions and examples

A whisk is a kitchen tool used to beat or stir ingredients, especially liquids, with a series of wire loops. It's ideal for quickly blending ingredients and adding air to them.

• She used a whisk to mix the eggs and milk for the omelette
• The whisk is great for making fluffy whipped cream

A beater is typically part of a hand mixer or stand mixer and is used for mixing and beating ingredients. It often refers to the attachment that rotates to blend ingredients.

• Attach the beater to the mixer and start creaming the butter and sugar
• The recipe calls for using a beater to achieve a smooth batter

A mixer is an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, or whipping. It can be a hand mixer or a stand mixer with various speed settings and attachments.

• She used the mixer to knead the dough
• The mixer made the process of making meringue much quicker

Used mainly in cooking to mix ingredients quickly and incorporate air into them. Usually applied to eggs or cream.

• She used a whisk to blend the eggs and milk together.
• Whisk the cream until it forms soft peaks.

Generally used for mixing ingredients thoroughly and vigorously, often with a spoon, fork, or electric mixer. Also used metaphorically to mean 'win against' or 'surpass.'

• Beat the eggs with sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy.
• He beat his opponent in the chess match.

Commonly used to describe the process of beating ingredients, like cream or egg whites, with the intent to make them light and fluffy. Can also have a negative connotation when used to mean 'to hit with a whip.'

• Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
• He was cruel and would whip his horse harshly.