Is 'stirrer' only used for tools?

No, it can also refer to a person who causes trouble or agitation, especially in informal contexts.

How do you pronounce 'stirrer' in British English?

In British English, it is pronounced as /ˈstɜː.rər/.

Can 'stirrer' be used as a verb?

No, 'stirrer' is a noun; the verb form is 'stir'.

What is a common technical collocation with 'stirrer'?

'Magnetic stirrer' is a common collocation in scientific and laboratory settings.

Is “stirrer” formal?

Stirrer is usually neutral for the tool; informal for the person meaning. in register.

stirrer: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Medium

UK/ˈstɜː.rər/US/ˈstɝ.ɚ/

Neutral for the tool; Informal for the person meaning.

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Quick answer

What does “stirrer” mean?

A tool or device used for mixing liquids or substances.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

A tool or device used for mixing liquids or substances.

Informally, a person who causes trouble or agitation by provoking others.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Both regions use 'stirrer' similarly for the tool. In British English, 'stirrer' as a troublemaker might be more colloquial and slightly more common.

Connotations

In both, the tool is neutral; the person meaning has negative connotations.

Frequency

Slightly more frequent in British English for the informal sense.

Grammar

How to Use “stirrer” in a Sentence

used with 'of' as in 'stirrer of trouble'often preceded by adjectives like 'magnetic' or 'wooden'

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

magnetic stirrerwooden stirrer

medium

coffee stirrerglass stirrer

weak

long stirrerplastic stirrer

Examples

Examples of “stirrer” in a Sentence

verb

British English

She will stir the soup gently with a wooden stirrer.

American English

Stir the mixture thoroughly before adding it to the pan.

adjective

British English

The stirrer mechanism needs maintenance.

American English

We ordered a stirrer attachment for the blender.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Rarely used; might refer to someone causing office disputes.

Academic

Common in chemistry for 'magnetic stirrer' in laboratories.

Everyday

Used in cooking and informal contexts for troublemakers.

Technical

Refers to devices for mixing in scientific or industrial settings.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “stirrer”

Strong

paddle instigator

Neutral

mixer agitator

Weak

rodprovoker

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “stirrer”

peacemakerfixed implement

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “stirrer”

Using 'stirrer' as a verb instead of 'stir'.
Misspelling as 'stirer'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: No, it can also refer to a person who causes trouble or agitation, especially in informal contexts.
: In British English, it is pronounced as /ˈstɜː.rər/.
: No, 'stirrer' is a noun; the verb form is 'stir'.
: 'Magnetic stirrer' is a common collocation in scientific and laboratory settings.
: A tool or device used for mixing liquids or substances.
: Stirrer is usually neutral for the tool; informal for the person meaning. in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“pot stirrer”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Link 'stirrer' to 'stir' – imagine stirring a pot with a stirrer to remember its meaning.

Conceptual Metaphor

Agitation as stirring; a person who stirs up trouble is metaphorically mixing emotions.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

In the chemistry lab, we use a to blend the solutions without manual effort.

Multiple Choice

What is an informal meaning of 'stirrer'?