: 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
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The lid includes an integrated strainer, silicone thumb rests for safe, secure handling, and a center pull handle.
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Place the strainer over a bowl.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Using a sink strainer to catch food particles prevents smells.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Set a large strainer over a bowl and carefully pour the potato mixture into strainer.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Place the strainer over a bowl.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Using a sink strainer to catch food particles prevents smells.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Set a large strainer over a bowl and carefully pour the potato mixture into strainer.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strainer
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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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
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