Basic Details
Word: Blender
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An electric kitchen appliance used to mix, chop, or pure food and drinks.
Synonyms: Mixer, liquidiser, processor
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the blender: To be in a chaotic or disorganized situation. Example: "After the meeting, everything was in the blender, and we had to sort it all out."
- Blend in: To mix well with surroundings or to not stand out. Example: "At the school event, she wore a green dress to blend in with the decorations."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She put all the ingredients into the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Example 2: The recipe called for blending the vegetables until they were smooth and creamy.
Example 3: He accidentally spilled juice all over the kitchen while using the blender.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first electric blender was invented in 1922 by Stephen Poplawski? It was originally created to mix drinks, like milkshakes!
Famous Quote
"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." Auguste Escoffier
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blender" mean?
a) A type of furniture
b) A kitchen appliance for mixing food
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A kitchen appliance for mixing food
2. Which of these is a synonym for "blender"?
a) Mixer
b) Knife
c) Oven
d) Plate
Answer: a) Mixer
3. Which sentence uses "blender" correctly?
a) The blender flew in the sky.
b) She blended the fruits in the blender to make a smoothie.
c) He danced with a blender.
d) The blender played piano music.
Answer: b) She blended the fruits in the blender to make a smoothie.
4. Which idiom means being in a chaotic situation?
a) Blend in
b) In the blender
c) Like a fish out of water
d) To eat humble pie
Answer: b) In the blender
5. What is the opposite of "blender"?
a) N/A
b) Mixer
c) Steamer
d) Boiling pot
Answer: a) N/A
