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Furthermore, it's also important to note that a "pepper shaker" and a pepper mill or grinder are two very separate items.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

When sowing, “Imagine you’re sprinkling a pepper shaker, putting a lot of seed in one area,” says Ligrano.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2022

Even the kitchen - adorned with chicken decor - includes several chicken salt and pepper shaker sets.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2021

I mean, look at my son over there, pouring salt into the pepper shaker again.

From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2015

Tucker was now preoccupied with lining up a pepper shaker cavalry across from a hostile regiment of saltshaker footmen.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia