hand mixer

noun

plural hand mixers
: a hand-held electric mixer with usually two removable metal beaters (see beater sense 1b)
Use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
hand mixers can save more storage space than stand mixers. If you're not a frequent cook and only break out the mixer during the holidays, hand mixers are a solid option.Justin Redman
compare stand mixer

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Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred meat quickly. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025 The dusty light pink is playful yet mature and can be found on appliances like hand mixers, toasters, and slow cookers. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Get The Recipe 11 of 30 Banana Muffins These easy to prepare muffins don't require a stand or hand mixer to make. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025 Beat in both sugars with an electric hand mixer until combined. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand mixer 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand mixer was in 1947

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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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