stand mixer

noun

plural stand mixers
: a free-standing electric mixer that has a large removable bowl, one or two removable beaters (see beater sense 1b), and often other removable attachments (such as whisks and grinders)
Combine the egg whites and 1/4 cup of sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, and whisk …Nicole Hayes
compare hand mixer

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Plus, like many budget stand mixers, it can only be used for a few minutes at a time to prevent its motor from overheating. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 KitchenAid is offering steep markdowns on its most popular items, including its iconic stand mixer and its attachments. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026 In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and sugar. Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026 Beat brown sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand mixer

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stand mixer was in 1946

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“Stand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20mixer. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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