shaker

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shak·er | \ ˈshā-kər

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 Watch through the truck's little window as a barista vigorously shakes the concoction in a cocktail shaker to create a foamy, frothy drink that delivers everything peanut butter fans are looking for. — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2021 Different sources recommend putting anywhere from a 10-to-1 ratio of salt to MSG to a 1-to-1 ratio in your salt shaker to implement this in your daily life. — Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2021 Dip rim of an old-fashioned glass in water, then in sugar mixture. Fill a cocktail shaker with bourbon, vermouth, Cointreau, lime juice, and ice. — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 17 Sep. 2021 Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka and olive brine. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2021 In a shaker, combine ice with the Southern Comfort, Stolichnaya Raspberry, St. Germain liqueur, simple syrup, orange juice, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 20 Aug. 2021 Add all ingredients but champagne into a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. — Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 Muddle cucumber and mint in the bottom of a shaker tin. — Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 3 June 2021 Shake off the bad vibes in a shaker tin, then strain the shimmering contents into a glass. — Annie Werner, Bon Appétit, 2 June 2021

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