Definition of shaker
1 : one that shakes: such asa : a utensil or machine used in shaking cocktail shakerb : 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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Examples of shaker in a Sentence
a member of the Shakers
Recent Examples of shaker from the Web
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Watermel-A-Cuke-A-Rita 2 ounces premium tequila (Herradura or Don Julio work well) 1 ounces watermelon juice 1/4 ounces cucumber juice 1/2 ounces lime juice Pinch of salt Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
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Roy Inman Special to The Star Makes 8 (1 ounce) servings Fill a martini shaker with ice and add 1/2 cup cold-brew concentrate and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
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Fill the shaker with ice cubes and add the rosé wine.
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Actually, his preference was to go with gleaming gold bronze from head to toe and not add color, but the movers and shakers behind the project insisted.
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Some of my favorite movers and shakers, like Foxy Brown and Iman, often sported super-slim brows and did so with full confidence.
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Participants are encouraged to dress up according to a theme, decorate their bikes, and bring noisemakers like bongos, shakers and tambourines.
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When, in the 1980s, she was encouraged by some local movers and shakers to consider becoming a mayoral candidate, Fayman politely declined.
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Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
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First Known Use of shaker
15th century
SHAKER Defined for English Language Learners
shaker
playDefinition of shaker for English Language Learners
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: a container that is shaken to mix something or to make something come out
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Shaker : a member of a U.S. religious group that is known for living simply in close communities
SHAKER Defined for Kids
shaker
playDefinition of shaker for Students
: a container used to mix the contents or sprinkle out some of the contents a drink shaker a salt shaker
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See words that rhyme with shaker Spanish Central: Translation of shaker Britannica English: Translation of shaker for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about shaker
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