stirrer

[ stur-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that stirs. stir.
2. an implement or device for stirring stir stirring something.

stirrer

/ ˈstɜːrə /

noun

1. a person or thing that stirs
2. informal.
   a person who deliberately causes trouble
3. informal.
   a political activist or agitator

Word History and Origins

Origin of stirrer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; stir ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In this way, I use the masher as both a mashing vehicle and stirrer.

From Salon

A stirrer made from a long piece of turned wood with a serrated head was rolled between the palms for a good whisking action.

From BBC

The proposal would have barred restaurants and food retailers in Orange County’s third-largest city from using plastic utensils, foodware, straws, stirrers, bags, water bottles or containers, as well as products made of expanded polystyrene.

From Los Angeles Times

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, drink stirrers, cotton buds and balloon sticks are all on the list.

From BBC

In 2020, the UK government banned the sale of several single-use plastic products in England including straws, stirrers and cotton buds – but with exceptions for medical use.

From Salon