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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For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 Puree the carrots in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Make mayo: Meanwhile, add mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to a food processor. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Combine the two ingredients in a food processor or blender. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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