colander

noun

col·​an·​der ˈkä-lən-dər How to pronounce colander (audio) ˈkə- How to pronounce colander (audio)
: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food

Examples of colander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Allow 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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of colander was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

colander

noun
col·​an·​der ˈkəl-ən-dər How to pronounce colander (audio) ˈkäl- How to pronounce colander (audio)
: a utensil with small holes for draining food

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