shaker

noun

shak·​er ˈshā-kər 

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

Shaker adjective

Shakerism

ˈshā-kə-ˌri-zəm 

noun

Examples of shaker in a Sentence

a member of the Shakers

Recent Examples on the Web

Next comes a series of shakers and screens that separate the seeds from all the woody material that surrounds them. —Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

There’s lots of buzz from conversations, but somehow the click-clack of a cocktail shaker is never drowned out. —Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024

Stanley is also using the opportunity to launch a new collection of stainless steel pitchers, flasks, coolers, cocktail shakers and more. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024

Then spoon extra foam from the shaker into the glass. —Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024

Vigorously shake the bitters, vinegar, syrup, vermouth, bourbon and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. —Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024

When Father's Day rolls around, our shakers steer over to whiskey, tequilas, and classic cocktail recipes. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024

There was buildup on a milk shaker mixer, according to the report. —Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing shaker

• mover and shaker
• pepper shaker

Kids Definition

shaker

noun

shak·​er ˈshā-kər 

1

: a utensil or machine used in shaking

2

capitalized : a member of a religious group originating in England and practicing a communal life