hand mixer

noun

plural hand mixers
: a hand-held electric mixer with usually two removable metal beaters (see beater sense 1b)
Use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
hand mixers can save more storage space than stand mixers. If you're not a frequent cook and only break out the mixer during the holidays, hand mixers are a solid option.Justin Redman
compare stand mixer

Examples of hand mixer in a Sentence

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Skip the spoon and reach for the hand mixer instead. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Tip: To make removing the guts easier, use a hand mixer, but be careful not to damage the pumpkin's walls. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 For those who love to bake, the Cuisinart hand mixer is under $50 right now. Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 In the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand mixer 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand mixer was in 1947

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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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