hand mixer
noun
plural hand mixers
: a hand-held electric mixer with usually two removable metal beaters (see beater sense 1b)
Use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
… hand mixers can save more storage space than stand mixers. If you're not a frequent cook and only break out the mixer during the holidays, hand mixers are a solid option.—
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In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream (with mascarpone or other ingredients, if called for) with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Beat sugar mixture using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and frosting is spreadable, 12 to 15 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Mix up cookie dough or whip cream in no time with this powerful hand mixer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Beautiful’s hand mixer costs less and includes additional mixing attachments and a storage case.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Beat sugar mixture using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and frosting is spreadable, 12 to 15 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Mix up cookie dough or whip cream in no time with this powerful hand mixer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Beautiful’s hand mixer costs less and includes additional mixing attachments and a storage case.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hand mixer
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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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