Word
shaker
Phoneticsshak·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃeɪkɝ/
UK/ʃˈeɪkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a container used to mix ingredients by shaking them hard. You often use one to make cold drinks or to sprinkle salt and pepper on food.
n. a container designed for mixing ingredients through vigorous agitation or for dispensing granulated substances through a perforated lid.
Examples
“He puts the ice and juice into the shaker.”
“The bartender uses a metal shaker to mix the ingredients for the cocktail before pouring it into a glass.”
“While a simple glass jar can suffice in a pinch, a professional-grade shaker ensures that the liquid is properly aerated and chilled without excessive dilution from the melting ice.”
Examples
simple
“He puts the ice and juice into the shaker.”
contextual
“The bartender uses a metal shaker to mix the ingredients for the cocktail before pouring it into a glass.”
complex
“While a simple glass jar can suffice in a pinch, a professional-grade shaker ensures that the liquid is properly aerated and chilled without excessive dilution from the melting ice.”
Usage
Often used in compound nouns like 'salt shaker' or 'cocktail shaker'.
Etymology
From shake + -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.
From Arabic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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