food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

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Just be sure to shred the chicken very finely—or pulse the crust ingredients just a few times in a food processor—to ensure the protein will be a breeze to bite into without crumbling the entire slice. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025 So, all five of them don't require a mixer or any specialty equipment, like no food processor, no blender or anything like that. Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024 The Ninja grand kitchen system comes with the classic Ninja blender, a food processor, a smoothie cup and multiple extra blades. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024 Easily store leftovers with the snap-fit lid that pops directly onto the food processor bowl. Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food processor 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of food processor was in 1973

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“Food processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20processor. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

food processor

noun
: an electric kitchen appliance that has blades that turn inside a container and is used for cutting and blending food

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