blender
|blend-er|
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/ˈblɛndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈblɛndə/
mixing device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blender' originates from the English word 'blend,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'blanda,' meaning 'to mix.'
Historical Evolution
'blanda' transformed into the Middle English word 'blenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blend,' from which 'blender' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mix or mingle,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for mixing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a kitchen appliance used for mixing, puréeing, or emulsifying food and other substances.
She used the blender to make a smoothie.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45