shaker

[ shey-ker ]

/ ˈʃeɪ kər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR shaker ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a person or thing that shakes.

a container with a perforated top from which a seasoning, condiment, sugar, flour, or the like is shaken onto food.

any of various containers for shaking beverages to mix the ingredients: a cocktail shaker.

a dredger or caster.

(initial capital letter) a member of the Millennial Church, originating in England in the middle of the 18th century and brought to the U.S. in 1774, advocating celibacy, common ownership of property, and a strict and simple way of life: so called from their practice of shaking during religious services.

adjective

(initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a style of something produced by Shakers and characterized by simplicity of form, lack of ornamentation, fine craftsmanship, and functionality.

Origin of shaker

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at shake, -er¹

Words nearby shaker

shake in one's boots, shaken baby syndrome, shake off, shake one's head, shakeout, shaker, Shaker Heights, Shakerism, Shakers, shake someone's tree, Shakespeare

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Example sentences from the Web for shaker

Obgu did a full-length study of this in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where the problem is unmistakable, and heartbreaking.
No, 'Acting White' Has Not Been Debunked|John McWhorter|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pour into a shaker and transfer back and forth between shaker and cup several times.
Jack and Jill: Cocktails Inspired From Film|Brody Brown|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Chill about six ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|October 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In a shaker filled with ice, add the red pepper vodka, chocolate liqueur, Sriracha hot sauce, grenadine, and chocolate syrup.
Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes to Fall in Love With|Alie Ward, Georgia Hardstark|February 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST

There was always a shaker of martinis and an assortment of hopeful dogs clustered around the dish of nuts.
Cheever on Cheever|Susan Cheever|March 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
It was nine o'clock before we were ready to eat our own supper of bread and Shaker apple sauce.
A Busy Year at the Old Squire's|Charles Asbury Stephens
Did they know Bessie Stewart, who was staying in the Shaker village, in the house by the bridge?
On the Church Steps|Sarah C. Hallowell
"I won't take this till the time comes," said Sin, laying her hand on the back of the Shaker chair.
A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life.|Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney
We entered the house where the Shaker manufactures are sold.
Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic|George Moore
One or two teams had passed, but no Shaker wagon rattling through the night.
On the Church Steps|Sarah C. Hallowell

British Dictionary definitions for shaker

shaker

/ (ˈʃeɪkə) /

noun

a person or thing that shakes

a container, often having a perforated top, from which something, such as a condiment, is shaken

a container in which the ingredients of alcoholic drinks are shaken together

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with shaker

shaker

see mover and shaker.

单词	shaker
释义	shaker [ shey-ker ] / ˈʃeɪ kər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR shaker ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person or thing that shakes. a container with a perforated top from which a seasoning, condiment, sugar, flour, or the like is shaken onto food. any of various containers for shaking beverages to mix the ingredients: a cocktail shaker. a dredger or caster. (initial capital letter) a member of the Millennial Church, originating in England in the middle of the 18th century and brought to the U.S. in 1774, advocating celibacy, common ownership of property, and a strict and simple way of life: so called from their practice of shaking during religious services. adjective (initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a style of something produced by Shakers and characterized by simplicity of form, lack of ornamentation, fine craftsmanship, and functionality. Origin of shaker late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at shake, -er¹ Words nearby shaker shake in one's boots, shaken baby syndrome, shake off, shake one's head, shakeout, shaker, Shaker Heights, Shakerism, Shakers, shake someone's tree, Shakespeare Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for shaker Obgu did a full-length study of this in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where the problem is unmistakable, and heartbreaking. No, 'Acting White' Has Not Been Debunked\|John McWhorter\|September 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Pour into a shaker and transfer back and forth between shaker and cup several times. Jack and Jill: Cocktails Inspired From Film\|Brody Brown\|November 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Chill about six ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass. Lights, Camera, Cocktails\|Brody Brown\|October 16, 2011\|DAILY BEAST In a shaker filled with ice, add the red pepper vodka, chocolate liqueur, Sriracha hot sauce, grenadine, and chocolate syrup. Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes to Fall in Love With\|Alie Ward, Georgia Hardstark\|February 9, 2011\|DAILY BEAST There was always a shaker of martinis and an assortment of hopeful dogs clustered around the dish of nuts. Cheever on Cheever\|Susan Cheever\|March 3, 2009\|DAILY BEAST It was nine o'clock before we were ready to eat our own supper of bread and Shaker apple sauce. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's\|Charles Asbury Stephens Did they know Bessie Stewart, who was staying in the Shaker village, in the house by the bridge? On the Church Steps\|Sarah C. Hallowell "I won't take this till the time comes," said Sin, laying her hand on the back of the Shaker chair. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life.\|Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney We entered the house where the Shaker manufactures are sold. Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic\|George Moore One or two teams had passed, but no Shaker wagon rattling through the night. On the Church Steps\|Sarah C. Hallowell British Dictionary definitions for shaker shaker / (ˈʃeɪkə) / noun a person or thing that shakes a container, often having a perforated top, from which something, such as a condiment, is shaken a container in which the ingredients of alcoholic drinks are shaken together Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with shaker shaker see mover and shaker. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to shaker grip, fist, palm, relinquish, reveal, own, dump, unload, shake, confide, clear, relieve, divulge, ease, confess, disburden, disencumber, lose, discharge, disclose
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shaker

noun

adjective

Origin of shaker

Words nearby shaker

Example sentences from the Web for shaker

British Dictionary definitions for shaker

noun

Idioms and Phrases with shaker

Words related to shaker