plural shakers
1
: a container that is shaken to mix something or to make something come out
a cocktail shaker
a shaker of salt
a dice shaker
2
: a member of a U.S. religious group that is known for living simply in close communities
a member of the Shakers
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“Shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/shaker. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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