shaker

noun

shak·​er ˈshā-kər How to pronounce shaker (audio)
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 noun

Examples of shaker in a Sentence

a member of the Shakers
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Fill the shaker with ice and stir vigorously for 15 seconds to incorporate and chill. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumbers, a sprig of mint and the salt. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025 Indeed, each year, when the oversized fruits come rolling into farmers' markets and gardens, the salt shakers—and really strong opinions—come out. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025 Half fill glass with ice, if desired Mix Cocktail In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and 1 jalapeño slice. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shaker

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shaker was in the 15th century

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shaker

noun
shak·​er ˈshā-kər How to pronounce shaker (audio)
1
: a utensil or machine used in shaking
2
capitalized : a member of a religious group originating in England and practicing a communal life

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