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
Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Orchestrated by just the sound of pans clanking, whisks whipping and the hushed quizzing of Pauline’s developing taste buds, Eugénie puts together a meal for Dodin and their guests.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
The details make any occasion feel special: from the intricate design of Tunç's whisk handle to the delicate florals on the rolling pin.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
Despite its hard-core reputation, the mountain offers intermediate runs and a new base area lift that whisks beginners to its mid-mountain learning center.
—Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Add the vanilla, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
As the tea ceremony gained in popularity, powerful warlords competed in acquiring the most coveted utensils, including braziers, kettles, scoops, whisks and the bowllike cups in which the tea was whipped and sipped.
—Paul S. Atkins, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and anchovy.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
To the remaining cooking liquid in the skillet, whisk in the butter.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
So even when chef Han-bin whisked away Seo-eun, the couple chose to walk away from Inferno as a match.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
Full-fat Greek yogurt is whisked together with a puree of seeded, roasted jalapeños (yes, including the skin), fresh dill and garlic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Use the fork to whisk in the sesame oil, then pour dressing onto the collards and toss well — like really get in there.
—Adrienne Cheatham, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
For too long, California and other states have viewed stormwater as either a threat or an inconvenience — something to be whisked away from cities and communities as quickly as possible.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Noun
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a large clean bowl and switch stand mixer to whisk attachment.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
An 8-inch square cake pan • Two bowls • A whisk
• A silicone spatula
• A set of dry measuring cups
• A set of dry measuring spoons
Start with just a handful of tools.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Orchestrated by just the sound of pans clanking, whisks whipping and the hushed quizzing of Pauline’s developing taste buds, Eugénie puts together a meal for Dodin and their guests.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
The details make any occasion feel special: from the intricate design of Tunç's whisk handle to the delicate florals on the rolling pin.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
Despite its hard-core reputation, the mountain offers intermediate runs and a new base area lift that whisks beginners to its mid-mountain learning center.
—Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Add the vanilla, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
As the tea ceremony gained in popularity, powerful warlords competed in acquiring the most coveted utensils, including braziers, kettles, scoops, whisks and the bowllike cups in which the tea was whipped and sipped.
—Paul S. Atkins, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024
Verb
While travelers may feel blissfully removed from the crowds, you can be whisked down to join the party at any moment.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and anchovy.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
To the remaining cooking liquid in the skillet, whisk in the butter.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
So even when chef Han-bin whisked away Seo-eun, the couple chose to walk away from Inferno as a match.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
Full-fat Greek yogurt is whisked together with a puree of seeded, roasted jalapeños (yes, including the skin), fresh dill and garlic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Use the fork to whisk in the sesame oil, then pour dressing onto the collards and toss well — like really get in there.
—Adrienne Cheatham, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
For too long, California and other states have viewed stormwater as either a threat or an inconvenience — something to be whisked away from cities and communities as quickly as possible.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 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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