English Reference
Noun

shaker

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈʃeɪkɝ/ UK /ʃˈeɪkɐ/ shak·er UK spelling Shakers

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.


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 1

From shake + -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.

Etymology 2

From Arabic.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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