Definition

A tool or device used to mix substances, especially liquids, or a person who causes excitement or trouble.

Example

She used a wooden stirrer to mix the paint thoroughly.

Conversation

Do you have a good stirrer for the soup?

Yeah, I use a wooden one; it works great!

I think I need to get a better stirrer myself.

Definitely! It makes cooking so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stirrer → It is formed from "stir" (from Old English *styrrian*, meaning to move or agitate) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A stirrer is a person or tool that moves or agitates something, typically a liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'moves' ('stir') something around — that's why a stirrer is a person or tool that stirs.

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