Whisk

Pronunciation: /wɪsk/

Definitions of whisk

noun a kitchen utensil used for beating or whipping ingredients

Example Sentences

A1 I use a whisk to mix eggs for breakfast.

A2 She grabbed a whisk from the kitchen drawer to make the cake batter.

B1 The chef used a whisk to blend the ingredients together smoothly.

B2 The baker whisked the cream until it formed stiff peaks.

C1 The professional pastry chef's whisk was made of high-quality stainless steel.

C2 Using a whisk is essential for creating the perfect meringue for the dessert.

verb to beat or whip (eggs, cream, etc.) with a whisk

Example Sentences

A1 I whisked the eggs for the omelette.

A2 She whisked the cream until it formed stiff peaks.

B1 The chef whisked the batter until it was smooth.

B2 He whisked together the ingredients for the sauce.

C1 The baker whisked the mixture vigorously to incorporate air.

C2 After adding the sugar, she whisked the mixture until it was light and fluffy.

Examples of whisk in a Sentence

formal The chef used a whisk to beat the eggs for the souffle.

informal Can you grab the whisk from the drawer so we can mix the batter?

slang I whisked through my homework before heading out with friends.

figurative The wind whisked through the trees, creating a soothing sound.

Grammatical Forms of whisk

• past tense: whisked
• plural: whisks
• comparative: more whisk
• superlative: most whisk
• present tense: whisk
• future tense: will whisk
• perfect tense: have whisked
• continuous tense: is whisking
• singular: whisk
• positive degree: whisk
• infinitive: to whisk
• gerund: whisking
• participle: whisked

Origin and Evolution of whisk

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whisk' originated from the Middle English word 'wysken' which means to move quickly or flutter. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word 'visk' meaning to whisk or wave.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whisk' evolved to not only refer to the action of quickly moving or fluttering, but also to refer to a kitchen utensil used for beating or mixing ingredients. It has also been used in various contexts to describe rapid movements or actions.