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Definition of Colander
1. Noun. Bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods.
Definition of Colander
1. n. A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perforated metal, or the like.
Definition of Colander
1. Noun. A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Colander
1. a kitchen utensil for draining off liquids [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Colander
Literary usage of Colander
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Classical Technology by John Miller Burnam (1920)
"Mix them with a colander and knead, strain them out and after all are warmed mix
with them cherry gum two ounces, saffron, frankincense (690 B) myrrh, ..."
2. Books and My Food: With Literary Quotations and Original Recipes for Every by Elisabeth Luther Cary, Annie Maria Jones (1904)
"Drain in a colander, chop fine. Return to the fire and season. To half a peck
add a large tablespoonful of butter, half a teaspoonful of salt, ..."
3. Ye Gentlewoman's Housewifery: Containing a Scarce, Curious, Valuable by Margaret Huntington Hooker (1896)
"Pumpkin Take out the Seeds and pare P*e- the Pumpkin ; Stew and Strain it through
a colander. ... colander."
4. The New Bedford Practical Receipt Book by P. H. Mendall (1870)
"berries and drain them in a sieve or colander, put them in with some sugar, a
small piece of butter,, and shake a little flour over, roll your crust out ..."
5. Books and My Food: Original Recipes with Literary Quotations for Every Day by Elisabeth Luther Cary, Annie Maria Jones (1906)
"When they are cooked drain them thoroughly in a colander, and add a large lump
of butter and a little salt and pepper, but do not chop as in the case of ..."
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