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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

strainer

/strɛnər/ noun · British & US
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What does strainer mean?

noun

A kitchen utensil used to strain liquids, or a device used to separate solid particles from a liquid. It can also refer to a device used to strain or filter something, such as a musical instrument.

Example

"She used a strainer to separate the egg whites from the yolks."

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