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

Set a large strainer over a bowl and carefully pour the potato mixture into strainer. —C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Strain through a medium-mesh strainer. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

The orange juice is cold and freshly pressed, the espresso dark and strong, the tea served with a strainer (because proper leaves are used). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Then everything is added to a blender, to which chicken broth is added, and the result is passed through a strainer, resulting in a thick, flavorful sauce. —Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strainer

• gainer
• plainer
• planar
• planer
• saner
• stainer
• trainer
• abstainer
• campaigner
• complainer
• container
• coplanar

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