hand mixer
noun
plural hand mixers
: a hand-held electric mixer with usually two removable metal beaters (see beater sense 1b)
Use an electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
… hand mixers can save more storage space than stand mixers. If you're not a frequent cook and only break out the mixer during the holidays, hand mixers are a solid option.—
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Quickly remove the egg mixture from the heat and, using a hand mixer, beat on high until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Whip the cream at medium-high speed until soft peaks form using a stand or hand mixer.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Using a hand mixer, whip until the mixture is smooth and firm enough to hold its shape, about 5 minutes.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred meat quickly.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Whip the cream at medium-high speed until soft peaks form using a stand or hand mixer.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Using a hand mixer, whip until the mixture is smooth and firm enough to hold its shape, about 5 minutes.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred meat quickly.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hand mixer
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“Hand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20mixer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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