Strainer

Pronunciation: /streɪnər/

Definitions of strainer

noun a device used for straining or filtering liquids or solids

Example Sentences

A1 I use a strainer to separate the pasta from the water.

A2 She placed the strainer over the sink to drain the vegetables.

B1 The recipe calls for using a strainer to sift the flour.

B2 After brewing the tea, pour it through a strainer to remove the leaves.

C1 The chef used a fine mesh strainer to strain the sauce for a smooth texture.

C2 The bartender expertly used a strainer to pour the cocktail into a glass without any ice.

Examples of strainer in a Sentence

formal The chef used a fine mesh strainer to remove any impurities from the broth.

informal Can you pass me the strainer so I can drain the pasta?

slang I need to borrow your pasta strainer to sift through this mess.

figurative She acted as a strainer, separating fact from fiction in the gossip.

Grammatical Forms of strainer

• plural: strainers
• comparative: more strainer
• superlative: most strainer
• present tense: strain
• future tense: will strain
• perfect tense: have strained
• continuous tense: is straining
• singular: strainer
• positive degree: strainer
• infinitive: to strain
• gerund: straining
• participle: strained

Origin and Evolution of strainer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'strainer' originated from the Old French word 'estreindre' which means to strain or filter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'strainer' has retained its original meaning of filtering or separating solid particles from liquids, but has also expanded to include various kitchen utensils used for this purpose.