: one that strains: such as
a
: a device (such as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
b
: any of various devices for stretching or tightening something
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Then pour the drink into the glass using a strainer.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
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—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Shake or stir to mix; then strain using a fine-mesh strainer.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 5 July 2025
Strain the blackberry liquid and mint liquid through a fine strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
Start with Oxo’s Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker, favored by coffee drinkers (and Wirecutter) for its simple setup and metal mesh strainer that yields rich, consistent concentrate.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Shake or stir to mix; then strain using a fine-mesh strainer.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 5 July 2025
Strain the blackberry liquid and mint liquid through a fine strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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“Strainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər 
: one that strains
especially
: a device (as a screen or filter) to hold solid pieces while a liquid passes through
Medical Definition
strainer
noun
strain·er
ˈstrā-nər
: a device (as a sieve) to retain solid pieces while a liquid passes through
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