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Definition of sifter

sifter

/ˈsɪf.tɚ/
sift · er
Plural:sifters
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• noun

1

A utensil or mechanical device with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse particles from fine ones, aerating dry ingredients such as flour, or sprinkling powdered substances.

Example

"The baker passed the cocoa powder and flour through a fine-mesh sifter to remove any lumps before folding them into the batter."

2

A person who examines, sorts, or filters through materials, data, or evidence carefully.

Example

"As an investigative archivist, she was a patient sifter of historical records, uncovering small details that others had overlooked."

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• Rhymes for sifter

• Nearby Words

siesta
sieve
sift
sifter
siganid
sigh
sight

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'sift' (from Old English 'siftan', meaning to pass through a sieve) combined with the suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sifter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sifter
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