strainer

noun
UK: /ˈstreɪ.nər/
US: /ˈstreɪ.nɚ/

  1. A bowl-shaped kitchen tool with holes used to separate solids from liquids.

    1. I used a strainer to wash the fruit.
    2. She poured the pasta through the strainer to drain the water after cooking.

  2. Any device used for filtration or separation, not necessarily in the kitchen.

    1. The mechanic checked the fuel strainer for any blockages.
    2. Clean the paint strainer before you pour the paint to remove any unwanted solids.

Synonyms

sieve filter colander
strainer transitive-verb

  1. To pour a liquid through a strainer.

    1. Strain the sauce to remove the lumps.
    2. Make sure to strain the tea before drinking it, unless you want leaf bits.

  2. To filter or separate something using a device with small holes.

    1. The system is designed to strain impurities from the water.
    2. They strain the pulp from the juice to get a smoother consistency and better taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strainer" in English means: A bowl-shaped kitchen tool with holes used to separate solids from liquids., Any device used for filtration or separation, not necessarily in the kitchen..

The phonetic transcription of "strainer" is /ˈstreɪ.nər/ in British English and /ˈstreɪ.nɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strainer": sieve, filter, colander.

Example usage of "strainer": "I used a strainer to wash the fruit.". More examples on the page.