noun
whisk
WIHSK
Whisk (noun) means a kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter. Example: “Use a whisk to beat the eggs before adding them to the pan.”
noun
1
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."
verb
1
To beat something, especially eggs or cream, quickly with a whisk or fork.
"Whisk the flour and milk together until smooth."
2
To move someone or something away quickly and suddenly.
"Security whisked the singer out through a side door."
How to use whisk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool for beating ingredients together, or the act of doing so — also used for whisking someone away quickly.
Common pairings
whisk eggs
whisk away
balloon whisk
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Word forms
- Plural
- whisks
- Third person singular
- whisks
- Past tense
- whisked
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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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Rhymes for whisk
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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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