: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
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Before consuming cranberries, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 Transfer the shucked oysters to a colander, then rinse under cool running water.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 Put scallops in a large colander in sink and dust with flour, shaking off excess.—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024 Allow your greens to drain in a colander then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, or run them through a salad spinner to twirl off excess moisture.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colander
Word History
Etymology
Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Occitan colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve
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