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shaker

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃeɪkər/ · UK /ˈʃeɪkə/

shaker means: A small container with holes in its lid, used to sprinkle salt or similar things onto food.

noun

CONDIMENT CONTAINERB1

A small container with holes in its lid, used to sprinkle salt or similar things onto food.

  • Pass me the salt shaker, please.
  • The pepper shaker was empty.
  • She refilled both shakers before dinner.

Similar words: cruet, caster

Common phrases: salt shaker, pepper shaker, sugar shaker

RHYTHM INSTRUMENTB2

A musical instrument containing small loose pieces that make a sound when you move it back and forth.

  • She played a shaker with the band.
  • The children made shakers from empty bottles.
  • A small shaker added rhythm to the song.

Common phrases: play a shaker, egg shaker, percussion shaker

PERSON OR DEVICEC1

A person or device that shakes things; also someone active and influential in business or society.

  • The laboratory shaker mixed the liquid.
  • She became a mover and shaker in local business.
  • The machine has a shaker that removes loose dirt.

Common phrases: mover and shaker, mechanical shaker, laboratory shaker

Questions about shaker

What does shaker mean?

A small container with holes in its lid, used to sprinkle salt or similar things onto food.

What is shaker in other languages?

Türkçe: tuzluk · Español: salero · Français: salière · Deutsch: Streuer · Italiano: spargisale · 日本語: 調味料入れ

How do you pronounce shaker?

In American English /ˈʃeɪkər/; in British English /ˈʃeɪkə/.

How do you use shaker in a sentence?

Pass me the salt shaker, please. The pepper shaker was empty.

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