Colander Synonyms

kŏlən-dər, kŭl-
Bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bowl-shaped
  2. sieve
  3. cullender
  4. sifter
  5. strainer
  6. lixiviator
  7. utensil
  8. porosity
  9. porousness
  10. sorter

Words Related to Colander

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. heatproof
  2. salad-bowl
  3. bain-marie
  4. saucepan
  5. baking dish
  6. ladle

Colander Sentence Examples

  • Use a colander to drain the water and thoroughly rinse the seeds.

  • Gently ladle the curds into the colander.

  • Let it stand a few minutes and strain through a colander in which a fine napkin or other thin cloth, wrung out of cold water, has been laid.

  • Carefully pour the curds into a large colander lined with cheesecloth.

  • I feel I'm bailing with a colander.

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