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.—
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Mix up cookie dough or whip cream in no time with this powerful hand mixer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Beautiful’s hand mixer costs less and includes additional mixing attachments and a storage case.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar with an electric hand mixer until light yellow.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, blend until fluffy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Beautiful’s hand mixer costs less and includes additional mixing attachments and a storage case.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar with an electric hand mixer until light yellow.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, blend until fluffy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hand mixer
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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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