shaker

[shey-ker]

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noun

a person or thing that shakes.

a container with a perforated top from which a seasoning, condiment, sugar, flour, or the like is shaken onto food.

any of various containers for shaking beverages to mix the ingredients: a cocktail shaker.

a dredger or caster.

(initial capital letter) a member of the Millennial Church, originating in England in the middle of the 18th century and brought to the U.S. in 1774, advocating celibacy, common ownership of property, and a strict and simple way of life: so called from their practice of shaking during religious services.

adjective

(initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a style of something produced by Shakers and characterized by simplicity of form, lack of ornamentation, fine craftsmanship, and functionality.

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Origin of shaker

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at shake, -er¹

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Examples from the Web for shaker

Obgu did a full-length study of this in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where the problem is unmistakable, and heartbreaking.
No, 'Acting White' Has Not Been Debunked|John McWhorter|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pour into a shaker and transfer back and forth between shaker and cup several times.
Jack and Jill: Cocktails Inspired From Film|Brody Brown|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Chill about six ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|October 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In a shaker filled with ice, add the red pepper vodka, chocolate liqueur, Sriracha hot sauce, grenadine, and chocolate syrup.
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There was always a shaker of martinis and an assortment of hopeful dogs clustered around the dish of nuts.
Cheever on Cheever|Susan Cheever|March 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
It was nine o'clock before we were ready to eat our own supper of bread and Shaker apple sauce.
A Busy Year at the Old Squire's|Charles Asbury Stephens
Did they know Bessie Stewart, who was staying in the Shaker village, in the house by the bridge?
On the Church Steps|Sarah C. Hallowell
"I won't take this till the time comes," said Sin, laying her hand on the back of the Shaker chair.
A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life.|Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney
We entered the house where the Shaker manufactures are sold.
Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic|George Moore
One or two teams had passed, but no Shaker wagon rattling through the night.
On the Church Steps|Sarah C. Hallowell

British Dictionary definitions for shaker

shaker

noun

a person or thing that shakes

a container, often having a perforated top, from which something, such as a condiment, is shaken

a container in which the ingredients of alcoholic drinks are shaken together

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Word Origin and History for shaker

shaker

mid-15c., "one who or which shakes," agent noun from shake (v.). Applied from 1640s (with capital initial) to various Christian sects whose devotional exercises often involved convulsions. The best-known, the American-based "Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing;" so called from 1784; the adjective with reference to furniture styles associated with these Shakers is recorded from 1866. Meaning "container for mixing cocktails, etc." is recorded from 1868. Phrase movers and shakers is attested from 1874.

Idioms and Phrases with shaker

shaker

see mover and shaker.

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