blender
An electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, liquidizing, or pureeing food and beverages into a smooth consistency. It typically consists of a glass or plastic container with rotating metal blades at the bottom.
Examples
3 of 5I make a fresh fruit smoothie in the blender every morning for breakfast.
I use the mixing machine to create a fruit drink every morning.
The laboratory technician utilized a high-speed blender to homogenize the chemical samples.
The technician used a powerful mixing device to make the samples uniform.
Just toss the ice and juice in the blender and hit the button.
Put the ice and juice into the mixer and start it.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the verb 'blend' (to mix) and add '-er' for the machine that does it. Visualize a 'B'ig 'L'oud 'E'nergy 'N'etwork 'D'estroying fruit.
Quick Quiz
If you want to make a smooth vegetable soup, you should put the cooked ingredients into a _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blender
Examples
I make a fresh fruit smoothie in the blender every morning for breakfast.
everydayI use the mixing machine to create a fruit drink every morning.
The laboratory technician utilized a high-speed blender to homogenize the chemical samples.
formalThe technician used a powerful mixing device to make the samples uniform.
Just toss the ice and juice in the blender and hit the button.
informalPut the ice and juice into the mixer and start it.
Academic research suggests that using a blender to process vegetables can alter the bioavailability of certain nutrients.
academicStudies show that mechanically mixing vegetables may change how nutrients are absorbed.
Our latest commercial-grade blender is designed for high-volume coffee shops and bars.
businessOur new professional mixing appliance is made for busy businesses.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
toss it in the blender
to mix ingredients quickly using the appliance
blender bottle
a portable bottle with a wire ball for mixing shakes
industrial blender
a large-scale mixing machine for manufacturing
Often Confused With
A mixer usually has beaters for thick dough or batter, while a blender has blades for liquefying.
Food processors are better for dry tasks like slicing and grating; blenders are designed for liquids.
Usage Notes
Use 'blender' specifically for devices that liquefy or create very fine textures. It is a countable noun and is almost always used in a kitchen or laboratory context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often call it a 'mixer' when they specifically mean the device used for making smoothies or soups.
Memory Tip
Think of the verb 'blend' (to mix) and add '-er' for the machine that does it. Visualize a 'B'ig 'L'oud 'E'nergy 'N'etwork 'D'estroying fruit.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English 'blenden' (to mix), which comes from Old Norse 'blanda'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The blender is a central symbol of the modern health and wellness movement in Western cultures, specifically for making smoothies.
Quick Quiz
If you want to make a smooth vegetable soup, you should put the cooked ingredients into a _____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: blender
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