: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
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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 Chill for the same amount of time they were boiled, then drain in a colander.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024 After soaking, pour the sprouts into a colander to drain away the water.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024 Reserve cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta into a colander, discarding remaining cooking water.—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colander
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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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