Noun with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone VerbWhisk 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.
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Noun
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper whisk to combine. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 Dec. 2021 Use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat together until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Odette Williams, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2022 Our testers especially liked the design of the paddle and whisk attachments. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 There's a ton of thoughtful but inexpensive presents and unique gift ideas under $20 like a matcha whisk set and personalized glass plaque, as well as some splurge-worthy items like a pocket projector, a do-it-all fry pan and the latest Apple Watch. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 In a heatproof bowl, whisk eggs, season with salt and pepper. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 The mixer has six speed settings and comes with traditional beaters and a whisk attachment.Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2022 Stir briefly with a fork or small whisk to immerse the gelatin in the water. Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022
Verb
The right book can whisk you away; others draw you in without your permission. Taylor Harris, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2022 Sure, there might be a remote tech or finance position ready to whisk you off your feet, the standard but glamorous Patrick Dempsey figure in our rom-com metaphor. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 Either way, a helicopter will whisk you to the Maker’s Mark distillery for a complete tour, a tasting and, of course, a private barrel selection. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2022 But it’s the treatment menu that will truly whisk you away. April Long, Town & Country, 24 July 2022 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and ground cayenne. Vallery Lomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together until the eggs are broken up. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, chili sauce, garlic powder and ginger. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait