shakers

word · lemma: shaker

Definition

'Shakers' are containers used to shake and pour things like salt or cocktails, or small musical instruments that make sound when shaken.

Usage & Nuances

'Shakers' often refers to 'salt shakers' (on tables), 'cocktail shakers' (for mixing drinks), or small musical instruments, usually in the plural. Don't confuse with 'Shakers' (the religious group). Collocations: 'salt/pepper shakers', 'cocktail shakers', 'egg shakers' (instrument).

Spanish: salero (para sal) - agitador (de cóctel, laboratorio) - sonajero (instrumento)Portuguese (BR): saleiro - coqueteleira - chocalho (instrumento)Portuguese (PT): saleiro - shaker (de cocktails) - chocalho (instrumento)Chinese (Simplified): 调味瓶 - 摇酒器 - 沙锤（乐器）Chinese (Traditional): 調味罐 - 搖酒器 - 沙鈴（樂器）Hindi: शेकर (नमकदान) - शेकर (कोकटेल शेक बनाने वाला) - शेकर्स (वाद्य यंत्र)Arabic: مملحات - خلاطات (كوكتيل، مختبر) - شِيكرز (آلة موسيقية)

Example Sentences

Please pass me the shakers for the salt and pepper.

basic

The bartender used two shakers to make cocktails.

basic

Children like to play with shakers in music class.

basic

I can never find the shakers when I need to season my food.

natural

He collects old cocktail shakers as a hobby.

natural

Let’s add some shakers to this song to make it more lively.

natural