# shaker

/ˈʃeɪkɝ/ (US) · /ʃˈeɪkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shaker
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used in compound nouns like 'salt shaker' or 'cocktail shaker'.

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