sifternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈsɪf.tər/us/ˈsɪf.tɚ/a container with many small holes in its lid for sifting substances, usually foods:
a flour sifter
a sugar sifter
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Straining & filtering devices
- filter
- filter bed
- filter paper
- funnel
- greaseproof paper
- hopper
- parchment paper
- sieve
- strainer
- tea strainer
- water filter
- wringer