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

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

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

Kids Definition

colander

noun

col·​an·​der ˈkəl-ən-dər  ˈkäl- 

: a utensil with small holes for draining food