: 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
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Sometimes the heavy fuel itself is particularly bad and can clog the ship’s strainers.
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USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Save time and counter space with the compact strainer that more than 4,000 shoppers recently picked up.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Spoon pureed raspberries into a fine mesh strainer set over a small bowl; press raspberries using the back of a spoon to strain juices.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
To use fresh cranberries, rinse them in a strainer, then pick over and discard any that are very soft or mushy.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Press through a wire-mesh strainer into a 3-qt. saucepan, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard pulp.
Stir in sugar.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe and top with sparkling wine.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Tools Cookware and utensils reserved only for dyeing (stainless steel or enamel are good choices), stirring spoons, a strainer, kitchen thermometer, food-grade bucket, and cheesecloth or mesh drawstring bags.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Save time and counter space with the compact strainer that more than 4,000 shoppers recently picked up.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Spoon pureed raspberries into a fine mesh strainer set over a small bowl; press raspberries using the back of a spoon to strain juices.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
To use fresh cranberries, rinse them in a strainer, then pick over and discard any that are very soft or mushy.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Press through a wire-mesh strainer into a 3-qt. saucepan, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard pulp.
Stir in sugar.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe and top with sparkling wine.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Tools Cookware and utensils reserved only for dyeing (stainless steel or enamel are good choices), stirring spoons, a strainer, kitchen thermometer, food-grade bucket, and cheesecloth or mesh drawstring bags.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
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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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