as in gadgets
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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The kitchen is no exception with cookware and gadgets that turn everyday cooking into a glacier-chic moment.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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While a reliable snow shovel is essential, adding smart gadgets like an automatic car starter or a quality ice melt to your arsenal can make those frosty mornings far less daunting.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Giving families tools to improve reading at home Before Juri Sleet completed her literacy screening at age 3, her grandmother, Quintina Davis, worried Juri didn’t have enough opportunities for early learning.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Earlier Wednesday, Ellison held a news conference to promote legislation that would give his office more staff and new legal tools to combat Medicaid fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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To provide more storage space than the previous laundry room had, Chaffee replaced a side-by-side washer/dryer pair with cabinets and a small soaking sink in the countertop and put stackable appliances against the short wall leading to the kitchen.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Quite quickly after the judges picked a winner in the Quickfire Challenge, crews darted in to clean up the makeshift kitchen stacked with Bosch appliances and aluminum tables serving as workspaces.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Jiggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiggers. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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