strainer

noun

strain·​er ˈstrā-nər 

: one that strains: such as

a

: a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through

b

: any of various devices for stretching or tightening something

Examples of strainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023

Remove from heat and carefully strain through a cheesecloth or fine strainer. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023

The two-piece strainer fits snugly into 1.25- to 1.8-inch tub and shower drains to trap hair and help prevent clogs. —Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023

Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023

Pour the watermelon juice through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023

Tip the farro into a strainer and rinse it well under a cold tap. —Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023

Pour pudding through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. —Staff, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023

The most convenient juicers are dishwasher-safe and don’t come with a mesh strainer that needs to be scrubbed clean after each use. —Caroline Thomason, Health, 5 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

strainer

noun

strain·​er ˈstrā-nər 

: one that strains

especially : a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through

Medical Definition

strainer

noun

strain·​er ˈstrā-nər 

: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through