: one that strains: such as
a
: a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b
: any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
If using a blender, pour the liquified celery into a fine-mesh strainer placed on top of a jar or bowl.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
They’re designed to grow a bumper crop of herbs right there next to the dish strainer on the kitchen counter.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
If using a blender, pour the liquified celery into a fine-mesh strainer placed on top of a jar or bowl.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Pour braising liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
They’re designed to grow a bumper crop of herbs right there next to the dish strainer on the kitchen counter.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər 
: one that strains
especially
: a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Medical Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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