: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
Examples of colander in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAllow your greens to drain in a colander then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, or run them through a salad spinner to twirl off excess moisture.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 Here, the same guidelines apply: Using a colander or sieve—or just your hands—search through the sediment at the shoreline.—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 Pour the mixture into a colander and rinse with cool water.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024 Gently shake the colander to get the excess water off and set aside.—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for colander
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Occitan colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve
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