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- [kuhl-uh n-der, kol-]
- /ˈkʌl ən dər, ˈkɒl-/
- /ˈkɒl.ən.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuhl-uh n-der, kol-]
- /ˈkʌl ən dər, ˈkɒl-/
Definitions of colander word
- countable noun colander A colander is a container in the shape of a bowl with holes in it which you wash or drain food in. 3
- noun colander a pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing foods 3
- noun colander a perforated pan, usually bowl-shaped, for draining off liquids, as in washing vegetables 3
- noun colander a metal or plastic container with a perforated bottom, for draining and straining foods. 1
- noun colander A perforated bowl used to strain off liquid from food, especially after cooking. 1
- noun colander bowl for draining food 1
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Origin of colander
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English colyndore, perhaps (with nasalization) < Old Provençal colador < Medieval Latin cōlātōrium, equivalent to Latin cōlā(re) to strain (verbal derivative of cōlum strainer) + -tōrium -tory2
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Parts of speech for Colander
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
colander popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for colander
noun colander
verb colander
- sizing — any of various gelatinous or glutinous preparations made from glue, starch, etc., used for filling the pores of cloth, paper, etc., or as an adhesive ground for gold leaf on books.
- sized — having size as specified (often used in combination): middle-sized.
- sift — to separate and retain the coarse parts of (flour, ashes, etc.) with a sieve.
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