Colander
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒləndə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Colander is a noun meaning A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.
Meaning
A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.
Example Sentences
An electric fire came next, followed by an umbrella and then a colander. "This bowl will carry no water," he muttered. "Some loon hath pierced it with holes."
Word Forms
- colanders
- collinder
Synonyms for colander
Depending on context, synonyms include cullender.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cullender, sieve, strainer, drainer, dropper, chinois.
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