food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

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The fluffy buttercream gets a pretty pink hue from blending fresh strawberries in a food processor. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 In the bowl of a food processor, add light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, kosher salt, and cold diced butter. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, chickpeas, tahini, brown sugar and vanilla. Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Unused Appliances There’s an appliance for everything these days, from coffee makers to food processors, air fryers, microwaves, toasters, and blenders—the list is never-ending. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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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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