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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Countertop appliance deals Amazon Prime Day was loaded with discounts galore on our favorite countertop appliances, like air fryers, blenders, and food processors. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Let’s spin that question around the blender and see what pours out. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 With the blender running, slowly stream in the blended oil and olive oil to emulsify. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Old-time music, in other words, is the music of diasporas, fed into a blender and then worked into a froth. — David Alm, Longreads, 1 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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