shaker

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shak·er | \ ˈshā-kər

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Definition of shaker

1 : one that shakes: such as

a : a utensil or machine used in shaking cocktail shaker

b : one that incites, promotes, or directs action a mover and shaker

2 capitalized [from a dance with shaking movements performed as part of worship] : a member of a millenarian sect originating in England in 1747 and practicing celibacy and an ascetic communal life

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a member of the Shakers

Recent Examples on the Web Combine bourbon, lemon juice, Cointreau, and ice in a cocktail shaker; shake until very cold. — Mary Heffernen, Country Living, "M5 Sidecar," 5 Oct. 2020 Directions: Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. — Travel + Leisure, "National Vodka Day Is Oct. 4 — Here Are 15 Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate," 3 Oct. 2020 In a shaker, add tequila, grapefruit juice, sugar and a squeeze of lime juice. — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, "New documentary ‘Truly Texas Mexican’ traces the indigenous food heritage of the borderlands," 4 Sep. 2020 In cocktail shaker, combine vodka or whiskey, pumpkin liqueur and Irish cream. Add ice and shake until very cold, at least 1 minute. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Pumpkin Martini," 25 Sep. 2020 Cover and shake until the outside of your cocktail shaker becomes frosted. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Add Pickle Juice to Your Next Martini," 5 June 2020 Those in need of extra storage should check out the Platt cabinet bench ($285, originally $410.99; birchlane.com), which has three shaker-style doors and is on sale in six finishes. — Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, "Your guide to the Labor Day furniture sales happening now," 7 Sep. 2019 In a cocktail shaker, shake first 6 ingredients to froth egg white. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "Rose Recipes for the Prettiest Cakes and Cocktails," 3 Sep. 2020 Shake for 1 minute or until the outside of the shaker has condensation. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Horchata so good, you won’t even know it’s vegan," 26 Aug. 2020

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