food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

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This version comes together with a quick blitz in a blender or food processor. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Blitz a few scoops in your food processor until creamy, then use that in place of the plain Greek yogurt. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Transfer about 5 cloves of the roasted garlic to a food processor. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026 Blend it in a food processor with lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and airy. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 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

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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