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

Streamline your cooking with this simple yet ingenious strainer. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025

While apples are baking, drain cider mixture through a fine mesh strainer placed over a heatproof measuring cup with a spout, pressing firmly to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025

Simmer for at least 20 minutes, then strain through a fine cloth strainer or coffee filter. —Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Don’t let any marrow still attached to the bones or in the strainer go unused! —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025

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