: one that strains: such as
a
: a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b
: any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
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Step 3: Strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Into your storage vessel of choice, pour the grease through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth to capture any extra bacon bits.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2025
Pour the purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or pitcher.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Some sets may include extra strainers designed specifically for certain drinks that include leaves or fruit.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Into your storage vessel of choice, pour the grease through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth to capture any extra bacon bits.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2025
Pour the purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or pitcher.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
Some sets may include extra strainers designed specifically for certain drinks that include leaves or fruit.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strainer
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər 
: one that strains
especially
: a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Medical Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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