food processor

noun

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

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Step 3 Meanwhile, to the cup of an immersion blender or the bowl of a small food processor, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, caper berries, anchovies, egg yolk, and garlic, followed by the remaining light olive oil. Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024 Blend dip: Combine cucumber, cream cheese, chives, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and process until combined, about 60 seconds. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for food processor 

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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 May. 2024.

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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