strainer

noun

strain·​er ˈstrā-nər How to pronounce strainer (audio)
: 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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Pour fruit mixture through a fine mesh strainer over a large punch bowl filled halfway with ice; discard any solids. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 Don’t let any marrow still attached to the bones or in the strainer go unused! — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a fresh container. — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 Push the curd through a fine mesh strainer, put it into a jar and refrigerate until needed. — Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strainer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strainer was in the 14th century

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strainer

noun
strain·​er ˈstrā-nər How to pronounce strainer (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce strainer (audio)
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through

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