stand mixer

noun

plural stand mixers
: a free-standing electric mixer that has a large removable bowl, one or two removable beaters (see beater sense 1b), and often other removable attachments (such as whisks and grinders)
Combine the egg whites and 1/4 cup of sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer, and whisk …Nicole Hayes
compare hand mixer

Examples of stand mixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beat butter with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer on medium speed until creamy. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 May 2024 The dough is made with familiar ingredients: all purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, warm milk, an egg and butter, eventually coming together in a stand mixer for mixing, then kneading. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 Today, shoppers can take advantage of these deals and save up to 42 percent off on nearly every type of home item, including a stand mixer, a plush mattress, a lightweight vacuum, and more from popular brands like KitchenAid, Shark, Tommy Bahama, and Sealy. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 The under-the-radar sales go up to 60 percent off, including best-sellers like the brand’s iconic tilt-head stand mixer — a reliable investment for bakers. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 For a smoother mixture, use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Fox News, 3 May 2024 In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest to stand mixer bowl; switch to the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Joy Howard, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 Beat sugar, butter, and lemon zest with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stand mixer was in 1946

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“Stand mixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20mixer. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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