eggbeater

[ eg-bee-ter ]

noun

1. a small rotary beater for beating eggs, whipping cream, etc.
2. Slang. a helicopter.

eggbeater

/ ˈɛɡˌbiːtə /

noun

1. Also calledeggwhisk a kitchen utensil for beating eggs, whipping cream, etc; whisk
2. an informal name for helicopter

Word History and Origins

Origin of eggbeater¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; eggbeater def 2 was first used in 1935–40 by fixed-wing airmen; egg ¹ + beater

Example Sentences

For his solution, he squirts a bottle of Dawn dish soap into a bucket - never Palmolive - then pours in half a cup of guar gum and stirs with an eggbeater.

From Reuters

Nancy Philipp of Silver Spring, Md., remembers her mother using an eggbeater to make Christmas candles.

From Washington Post

The National Museum of American History has more than 70 eggbeaters in its collection, said Steve Velasquez, curator in the division of cultural and community life.

From Washington Post

Usually twice a week since August, I ease myself into a one-person scull, push away from the dock, do “eggbeater” drills to remind myself of the boat’s feel.

From Seattle Times

They also slide their feet on the floor with socks, re-creating the eggbeater kicking motion used when treading water.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• chopper