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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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 Following her trade from the Sparks, Rickea Jackson will be teammates with Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso, whose game-winning buzzer beater for the Gamecocks took down the former’s Tennessee team at the 2024 Southeastern Conference tournament. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 The daily beaters, available in small or mini size, come in yellow, white, and rose gold, with diamonds on the bezel of the latter two. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 Williams can live on option routes, pivots and zone-beaters. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/beater. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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