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an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
a kitchen store filled with neat little jiggers that you didn't know you needed
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Recent Examples of jiggers
Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Gurland agrees that basics like jiggers, shakers, strainers, and quality ice make a huge difference.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Cleaning Bar Tools Beyond Glassware For other types of bar tools like shakers, jiggers, pour spouts, and metal utensils, rinse thoroughly after use and wash with a mild detergent.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Gurland agrees that basics like jiggers, shakers, strainers, and quality ice make a huge difference.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Cleaning Bar Tools Beyond Glassware For other types of bar tools like shakers, jiggers, pour spouts, and metal utensils, rinse thoroughly after use and wash with a mild detergent.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiggers
Noun
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Your gadgets contain hazardous chemicals that can contaminate groundwater (not to mention, lithium batteries can start fires).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In that sense, wetware computing is less about building artificial brains and more about widening the set of tools available to computation itself.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Archaeologists recently found a large Roman industrial complex in northern England — along with hundreds of tools, offering rare insight into how Romans lived and worked.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without care, these small appliances can become a fire hazard.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to smart lighting and automation, experts agree that energy-efficient smart appliances will also be in higher demand.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Jiggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiggers. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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