beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər How to pronounce beater (audio)
Synonyms of beaternext
1
: one that beats: such as
a
b
: a rotary blade attached to an electric mixer
2
: one who strikes bushes or other cover to rouse game
3
: a dilapidated old automobile : clunker

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater he drives a beater that just barely runs
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Pour hot milk mixture over batter, scraping pan clean with spatula, and mix with beater on low speed until incorporated and batter is smooth, about 1 minute. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 Boston went up 16 points after the first quarter on a Payton Pritchard buzzer-beater 3-pointer and never looked back. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 An upright vacuum generates additional pressure, allowing the beater brush to penetrate deeply into the carpet pile and pick up debris. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Any residual fat or grease on the beaters or the bowl can also prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beater

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beater was in the 14th century

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“Beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beater. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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