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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Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 The inspector lifted the blender and found three dead roaches in the bottom of the blender. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026 With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is smooth. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 And that blender is far more versatile. Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 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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