Juicer

/ˈdʒuːsər/ noun

Definition

A kitchen appliance or device that extracts juice from fruits and vegetables by pressing or spinning.

Etymology

From 'juice' (from Old French 'jus', meaning broth or liquid) plus the agent suffix '-er' (something that does an action). Became a standard kitchen device in the 20th century.

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The electric juicer industry boomed in the 1920s alongside the health food movement—one invention literally created new dietary beliefs, showing how technology doesn't just serve trends, it creates them.

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