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Don’t forget to wash the colander afterward.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Put them in a colander and gently dip them into a bowl of cold water.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The 3-piece set, which is available in white and green, also doubles as a colander for easy rinsing and straining.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Put them in a colander and gently dip them into a bowl of cold water.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The 3-piece set, which is available in white and green, also doubles as a colander for easy rinsing and straining.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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colander
noun
col·an·der
ˈkəl-ən-dər 
ˈkäl-
ˈkäl-
: a utensil with small holes for draining food
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