: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
Examples of colander in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebOr to reheat the frozen corn, transfer the corn kernels to a colander and rinse with cold water until the pieces no longer appear icy.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024 Drain into a colander and rinse under cold running water until cooled.—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 The next day, place papaya in a colander and rinse with running water, using cheese cloth or a napkin strain out as much liquid as possible.—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 Remove any remaining ice from zucchini mixture; transfer zucchini mixture to a colander set in a clean sink and drain.—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for colander
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Occitan colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve
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