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Definition of drainer

drainer

/ˈdreɪ.nər/
drain · er
Plural:drainers
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drainer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rack, grooved board, or perforated utensil, such as a colander, upon or in which washed dishes or foods are placed to allow excess water to run off.

Example

"She stacked the freshly washed plates upright in the plastic drainer beside the kitchen sink."

2

A person, activity, or device that depletes energy, resources, or liquid, or one who constructs and maintains land drainage channels.

Example

"Running multiple background applications at the same time is a major battery drainer on older smartphones."

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• Rhymes for drainer

• Nearby Words

drainable
drainboard
drained
drainer
draining
drainpipe
drake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drainer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drainer
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