shaker

noun shak·er \ ˈshā-kər \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Examples: shaker in a Sentence

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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Shaker

adjective

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Shakerism

play \ˈshā-kə-ˌri-zəm\ noun

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Examples of shaker in a Sentence

a member of the Shakers

Recent Examples of shaker from the Web

Muddle the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or pint glass.

— liza weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, "It’s time to Smash N’ Dash," 31 May 2018
Makes 1 drink 1-1/2 ounces Lifted Spirits Bright Gin 3/4 ounce lemon juice 3/4 ounce raspberry simple syrup (see note) Club soda Lemon twist, to garnish Combine gin, lemon juice and raspberry simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

— anne brockhoff, kansascity, "Distill their hearts: Why craft liquor and weddings are the hottest new pairing | The Kansas City Star," 22 May 2018
The Mare Margarita 2 ounces Tequila Avion Silver ¾ ounce green tea syrup 1 teaspoon green chartreuse Green matcha powder, optional Instructions: Combine tequila, syrup, juices and chartreuse in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "When Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby collide, make cocktails for both at home," 30 Apr. 2018
Alternatively, shake the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Pour mixture into a Collins glass or other tall glass.

— kellie hwang, azcentral, "Mocktail recipes: How to make tasty non-alcoholic drinks for your Fourth of July party," 3 July 2018
Combine watermelon juice, tequila, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

— molly baz, Bon Appetit, "Salted Watermelon Margarita," 2 July 2018
Pour all ingredients into an empty cocktail shaker.

— liza weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, "Sips: It packs a patriotic punch," 18 June 2018
Combine ingredients above in a cocktail shaker and shake well.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "Four New Ways to Drink Your Tequila This Spring," 23 May 2018
Las Vegas may have its tacky side but venturing out of my normal world may have helped me face a big fear -- that, and a lost shaker of salt.

— leslie anne tarabella, AL.com, "What happens in Vegas can be scary," 2 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of shaker

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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SHAKER Defined for English Language Learners

shaker

noun

Definition of shaker for English Language Learners

: a container that is shaken to mix something or to make something come out
Shaker : a member of a U.S. religious group that is known for living simply in close communities