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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Blend the soaked beans with fresh water in a food processor, then filter the mixture through a clean fabric. Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025 It’s all run through a food processor and transported in large tubs via refrigerated trucks to the various locations. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 Process basil leaves, olive oil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in food processor until mixture forms coarse paste. Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025 In a food processor, add the skinless chickpeas, the marinated garlic, hot sauce, warm water, paprika, salt, and pepper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for food processor

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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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