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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In a food processor, pulse the strawberries until partially smooth with some chunks, 5–10 pulses. Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025 In a food processor, combine the peanut butter, 1/2 cup (120ml) of water, lemon juice, curry powder and cayenne. Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 Recipe In a food processor, blend the Medjool dates with almond butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Mar. 2025 Prepare Pistachio Cream In a small food processor pulse unsalted roasted pistachio nuts until finely ground. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 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 10 May. 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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