: 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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Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a small pitcher; discard solids.
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to remove the plant material.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
After 30 minutes, pour the mixture through a strainer into a small spray bottle.
—Julie Marks Published, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
—John Kell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to remove the plant material.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
After 30 minutes, pour the mixture through a strainer into a small spray bottle.
—Julie Marks Published, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
—John Kell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
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