food processor

noun

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

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Rigatoni with Quick Mushroom Bolognese The chefs at America’s Test Kitchen verify that cremini mushrooms pulsed to small bits in a food processor, do an excellent job of mimicking meat. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025 To make an allergy-friendly hummus at home, blend chickpeas, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 Pulse basil, Parmesan, garlic, ½ cup of the olive oil, ½ cup of the pine nuts, ¾ teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper in a food processor until a paste forms, about 12 pulses. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 My one tweak: roasting all the vegetables together first, then blitzing them in a food processor with a ton of lime and cilantro. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for food processor

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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