How to Use colander in a Sentence

colander

noun
  • Drain the beans in a colander, then return the beans to the pot.
    — Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Once the beans come to a boil, drain them in a colander.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Drain the pasta and shake it in the colander to cool it down a bit.
    — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Give them a toss and place the colander in the sink for about 30 minutes.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Once drained, take the colander out of the bowl and set both the broccoli and stock aside.
    — Charlotte Palermino, Redbook, 24 Feb. 2014
  • Line a colander with a cheesecloth and set it in the sink.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Toss the leaves and stems with ½ cup of kosher salt, place in a colander to drain overnight.
    — Jamie Feldmar, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Drain and leave the potatoes to steam dry in a colander.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Chill for the same amount of time they were boiled, then drain in a colander.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Place a colander or a sieve over a bowl to catch seeds.
    — Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Put them in a colander to thaw and rest the colander over a saucepan.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 June 2024
  • Put beans in a colander set over a bowl and drain well.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
  • Drain in a colander, toss with 1 teaspoon of the oil, and set aside to cool.
    — Christian Burno, Dallas News, 24 June 2019
  • Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with fresh water.
    — Sara Franklin, charlotteobserver, 19 June 2018
  • Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pan.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Remove from heat and strain the rice in a fine colander.
    — Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and sprinkle with the flour.
    — Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Drain in a colander, then add 1 cup of ice cubes on top.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2021
  • Place in a colander with the cucumber and toss with the salt.
    — Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Like a colander, the tines of the fork will mimic the outcome of a ricer or a food mill.
    — Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Strain broth in a colander set over a large bowl or pot.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Oct. 2022
  • With a knife, slit open the hot eggplant and transfer to the colander.
    — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Place the colander inside of a larger pan to catch the drain-off.
    — Liz Roth-Johnson, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2013
  • Strain contents of blender through a sieve or colander to capture juice and liquid component.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Drain potatoes into a colander and discard cooking liquid, lemon halves, oregano, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Rick Moranis in Ghostbusters, without the colander.
    — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Using tongs, transfer to the colander to drain.
    — Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t forget to wash the colander afterward.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

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