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

Shaker [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

The Denim Hot List recognizes the movers, shakers and boundary-pushers who shaped the conversation. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025

Among the other main-level highlights is a game room decked out with old-school arcade machines, a billiards table, and French doors opening to the backyard, plus a kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry, marble countertops, a split-level eat-in island, and top-tier Miele and Thermador appliances. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025

Then, add ice to the shaker, and shake again for 30 seconds. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield 'thrilled' to be married Throughout the weekend social media was buzzing and the city's movers-and-shakers were giddy about Sheffield's pending nuptials. —Dana Afana, Freep.com, 7 Dec. 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