Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colander
noun
/ˈkɒl.ən.dər/
Definition
A kitchen utensil used for draining liquids from food, typically having a bowl shape with holes.
Examples
- I used a colander to drain the pasta after boiling it.
- After washing the vegetables, place them in a colander to let the water run off.
Meaning
A colander is primarily used to separate solid food from liquid, making it easier to prepare and serve food such as pasta or vegetables.
Synonyms
- strainer
- drainer
- sieve
