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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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Process raspberries in a food processor until a fine powder forms, about 1 minute.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Drop in your frozen ginger cubes: To make them, clean and chop fresh ginger, and grind it up in a blender or food processor until smooth.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
Take the zest and juice of one lemon and place in a blender or food processor.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
Step 3 Meanwhile, to the cup of an immersion blender or the bowl of a small food processor, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, caper berries, anchovies, egg yolk, and garlic, followed by the remaining light olive oil.
—Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above
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“Food processor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20processor. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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