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Definition of cuisinart

cuisinart

/ˈkwiːzɪnɑːrt/
cui · si · nart
Plural:cuisinarts
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cuisinart Lexical Profile

cuisinart Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A trademarked American brand of kitchen appliances, best known for its electric food processors; by extension, any countertop food processor used for chopping, slicing, or pureeing ingredients.

Example

"The chef pulsed the roasted red peppers, garlic, and olive oil in a Cuisinart until the sauce was completely smooth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Cuisinart' is a registered trademark for kitchen appliances, though it is frequently used generically in everyday speech to refer to any countertop food processor.

• Nearby Words

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cuisine
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1971 by American inventor Carl Sontheimer as a blend of 'cuisine' and 'art' when introducing the electric food processor to the United States.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cuisinart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cuisinart
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