whisk

noun
UK: /wɪsk/
US: /wɪsk/

  1. A kitchen tool used for mixing ingredients by beating them.

    1. I need a whisk to mix these eggs for the omelet.
    2. She used a balloon whisk to incorporate air into the meringue, making it light.

Synonyms

rush mix sweep stir beat
whisk verb

  1. To mix or stir something, especially food, using a whisk or similar utensil.

    1. Whisk the cream until it's thick before adding sugar.
    2. Carefully whisk together the dry ingredients before adding the wet components for uniform batter.

  2. To move or take someone or something somewhere quickly.

    1. The wind can whisk leaves away in seconds.
    2. The ambulance whisked the injured man to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "whisk" is /wɪsk/ in British English and /wɪsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whisk": rush, mix, sweep, stir, beat.

Example usage of "whisk": "I need a whisk to mix these eggs for the omelet.". More examples on the page.