eggbeater

[ eg-bee-ter ]

noun

1. a small rotary beater for beating eggs, whipping cream, etc.
2. Slang. a helicopter.

eggbeater

/ ˈɛɡˌbiːtə /

noun

1. Also calledeggwhisk a kitchen utensil for beating eggs, whipping cream, etc; whisk
2. an informal name for helicopter

Word History and Origins

Origin of eggbeater¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; eggbeater def 2 was first used in 1935–40 by fixed-wing airmen; egg ¹ + beater

Example Sentences

Pour on gradually the hot corn syrup and water, beating egg with eggbeater.

From Project Gutenberg

Kitty put in the Dover eggbeater with an air of experience, and whisked its wheel "round and round."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• chopper