noun Uncommon

shaker

SHAYK

Shaker (noun) means a small container used to sprinkle a granular substance, such as salt or pepper. Example: “Pass me the pepper shaker, please.”

noun

A small container used to sprinkle a granular substance, such as salt or pepper.

"Pass me the pepper shaker, please."

A container used to mix cocktails by shaking.

"The bartender gave the shaker a few hard shakes."

A member of the Shakers, a Christian sect known for simple living and celibacy.

"The museum displays furniture made by a nearby Shaker community."

How to use shaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often a container for salt, pepper, or cocktails.

Common pairings

salt shaker cocktail shaker

Word forms

shakers plural, Shakers plural

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Etymology

From "shake" plus the agent-forming ending "-er".

Synonyms

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Rhymes for shaker

maker baker taker laker faker Quaker beaker speaker breaker tweaker sneaker Straker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shaker” mean?

The word “shaker” means a small container used to sprinkle a granular substance, such as salt or pepper. In plain terms, most often a container for salt, pepper, or cocktails.

How do you pronounce “shaker”?

“Shaker” is pronounced SHAYK (/ˈʃeɪkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shaker” in a sentence?

Here is “shaker” used in a sentence: “Pass me the pepper shaker, please.”

What part of speech is “shaker”?

“Shaker” is a noun.

Is “shaker” a common word?

“Shaker” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “shaker” have?

“Shaker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small container used to sprinkle a granular substance, such as salt or pepper.

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