salt shaker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salt shaker
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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I grabbed a salt shaker from a nearby table, had my mom try the guacamole as-is, then salted it, stirred it with a tortilla chip, and asked her to try again.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024
About 70 percent of the sodium people eat comes from packaged, processed and restaurant foods, according to the FDA; not from the salt shaker on the kitchen counter.
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021
For instance, the salt shaker can be used for cooking, but also in terms of someone being "salty" — video game slang for being upset or bitter.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2018
The pepper mill came from Goodwill, an important score back when I was more poor; a beloved, nutty roommate swiped the salt shaker from a diner.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2017
Instead she said okay, in English, patiently, and reached for the salt shaker.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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