food processor

noun

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

Examples of food processor in a Sentence

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In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice. Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Just add the carrots and eggs to a food processor, then stir in the remaining ingredients and bake it all in the oven for about 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Blitz a few scoops in your food processor until creamy, then use that in place of the plain Greek yogurt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Transfer about 5 cloves of the roasted garlic to a food processor. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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