shaker

noun

shak·​er ˈshā-kər 

1

: one that shakes: such as

a

: a utensil or machine used in shaking

cocktail shaker

b

: one that incites, promotes, or directs action

a mover and shaker

2

capitalized [from a dance with shaking movements performed as part of worship] : a member of a millenarian sect originating in England in 1747 and practicing celibacy and an ascetic communal life

Shaker adjective

Shakerism

ˈshā-kə-ˌri-zəm 

noun

Examples of shaker in a Sentence

a member of the Shakers

Recent Examples on the Web

At first, there might be a set of salt-and-pepper shakers. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025

Snowfall Sour Courtesy of Pradhan In a cocktail shaker filled partially with ice, add 2 ounces bourbon, ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, and ¾ ounce maple syrup. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024

Vodka 1 ounce Twisted Path Gin 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 3/4 simple syrup 1 dash bitters Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. —Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024

Joshua Rothkopf Movers and shakers from around the fest (John Salangsang/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) No one represents the resilience of Los Angeles and its film community quite like Michelle Satter. —Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing shaker

• mover and shaker
• pepper shaker

Rhymes for shaker

• breaker
• laker
• maker
• nacre
• quaker
• raker
• sacre
• taker
• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker

Kids Definition

shaker

noun

shak·​er ˈshā-kər 

1

: a utensil or machine used in shaking

2

capitalized : a member of a religious group originating in England and practicing a communal life