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
1
A small container used to sprinkle a granular substance, such as salt or pepper.
"Pass me the pepper shaker, please."
2
A container used to mix cocktails by shaking.
"The bartender gave the shaker a few hard shakes."
3
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 notesIn plain EnglishMost often a container for salt, pepper, or cocktails.
Common pairings
salt shaker
cocktail shaker
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Word forms
- Plural
- shakers
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Etymology
From "shake" plus the agent-forming ending "-er".
Synonyms
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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.
