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Definition of colander

colander

/ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/
col · an · der
Plural:colanders
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• noun

1

A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with perforations, used for draining liquids from solid foods such as cooked pasta or washed vegetables.

Example

"After boiling the spaghetti, she poured it into a metal colander in the sink to drain the hot water."

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• Nearby Words

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coix
cola
colander
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colchicum

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'colyndore', derived from Medieval Latin 'colatorium' (strainer), ultimately from Latin 'colare' (to strain).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colander. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colander
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