blender

noun

blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: one that blends
especially : an electric appliance for grinding or mixing
a food blender

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To make the marinade, to a blender, add the chiles, garlic, onion, ginger, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and turmeric and blend into a smooth paste with no chunks. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until crumbly. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Occasionally an immersion or countertop blender can be a useful tool for bringing an emulsion back to a stable place. — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter until pieces are pea size. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blender

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First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blender was circa 1611

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blender

noun
blend·​er ˈblen-dər How to pronounce blender (audio)
: a person or thing that blends
especially : an electric appliance with blades for chopping or mixing food
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