blender

noun

blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: one that blends
especially : an electric appliance for grinding or mixing
a food blender

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Start the four together in a blender so the mint is properly blitzed. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 In a blender, combine the Angostura bitters and heavy cream. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 However, high temperatures can cause permanent damage to everything from old laptops and gaming consoles to small appliances like blenders and coffee makers. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blender

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First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blender was circa 1611

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“Blender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blender. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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blender

noun
blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: a person or thing that blends
especially : an electric appliance with blades for chopping or mixing food

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