whisk

3 synonyms for whisk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.

“Use a whisk to beat the eggs before adding them to the pan.”

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2. verb

To beat something, especially eggs or cream, quickly with a whisk or fork.

“Whisk the flour and milk together until smooth.”

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How to use whisk

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From Old Norse visk, meaning "a bundle" — originally referring to a bundle of twigs used as a simple brush, later applied to the wire kitchen tool.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whisk” mean?

The word “whisk” means a kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter. In plain terms, a tool for beating ingredients together, or the act of doing so — also used for whisking someone away quickly.

How do you pronounce “whisk”?

“Whisk” is pronounced WIHSK (/ˈwɪsk/ in IPA).

How do you use “whisk” in a sentence?

Here is “whisk” used in a sentence: “Use a whisk to beat the eggs before adding them to the pan.”

What part of speech is “whisk”?

Depending on how it is used, “whisk” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “whisk” come from?

The word “whisk” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse visk, meaning "a bundle" — originally referring to a bundle of twigs used as a simple brush, later applied to the wire kitchen tool.

How many meanings does “whisk” have?

“Whisk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.

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