Meaning of the word colander in English

What does colander mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colander

US /ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/

UK /ˈkɒl.ən.dər/

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice

Example:

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She poured the cooked pasta into the colander to drain the water.

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Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly in a colander before cooking.

Synonym:

strainer sieve