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blender

American  
[blen-der] / ˈblɛn dər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that blends.

  2. an electric culinary grinding and mixing appliance, consisting of a container with propellerlike blades at the bottom that are whirled by a high-speed motor to purée, chop, or mix foods.

  3. pastry blender.


blender British  
/ ˈblɛndə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that blends

  2. Also called: liquidizer.  a kitchen appliance with blades used for puréeing vegetables, blending liquids, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of blender

First recorded in 1870–75; blend + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Mirkin describes this as the "blender approach," where the components lack defined organization.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

In order to successfully perform four and a half spins, Malinin must rotate at about 350 revolutions per minute - a similar rate to the average kitchen blender.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

A quick blitz in the blender and it’s ready to drizzle over the lamb.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Experimental music that puts rock, electronic music, jazz, and dub in a blender may not have the cultural currency it once did, but “Touch” is easy to enjoy, with no prior knowledge needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

“Put my blender in a carton,” she said.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie