colander

noun

col·​an·​der ˈkä-lən-dər  ˈkə- 

: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food

Examples of colander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rinse the almonds in a colander, running them under cool water to remove dust or impurities. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 June 2026

Silicone colanders, versatile silicone mats, and more singles and sets of a big assortment of kitchen tools are available in fun color combinations. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

Place the seeds into a fine colander and rinse thoroughly. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Place colander in sink and let sit 20 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Occitan colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colander

• solander

Kids Definition

colander

noun

col·​an·​der ˈkəl-ən-dər  ˈkäl- 

: a utensil with small holes for draining food