1
: a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2
a
: a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand
b
: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
whisked; whisking; whisks
: to move nimbly and quickly
1
: to move or convey briskly
whisked the children off to bed
2
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk egg whites
3
: to brush or wipe off lightly
Synonyms
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
Noun
with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone
Verb
Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.
She whisked the children off to bed.
The taxi whisked me to the airport.
The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.
Recent Examples on the Web
Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2024
To warm, remove the bowl from your mixture and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water to gently warm the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk during this time.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
Horseradish Sour Cream In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, and chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
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Noun
Matcha lovers will recognize the small bamboo whisk, called a chasen, that’s used to break up tiny clumps of the fine powder and dissolve it evenly into water.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2024
To warm, remove the bowl from your mixture and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water to gently warm the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk during this time.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Verb
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then whisk in the flour, milk, and nutmeg until incorporated but still slightly lumpy (do not overmix or the pancake will be tough).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
Horseradish Sour Cream In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, and chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisk. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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whisk
1 of 2 noun
ˈhwisk 
ˈwisk
1
: a quick brush or sweep
a whisk of the hand
2
: a small kitchen utensil used for beating food
3
whisk
2 of 2 verb1
: to move easily and quickly
squirrels whisked up the trees
2
: to move or carry briskly
whisked the children off to bed
3
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk eggs
4
: to brush or wipe off lightly
whisk the lint off your skirt
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