How to Use strainer in a Sentence

strainer

noun
Definition of strainernext
  • Crush the tomatoes by hand and add to the strainer; do not add the juice in the can.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Fit a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl of meat, then pour the broth through it.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • When you’re done, run the broth through a fine-mesh strainer and store it.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the lemon curd into the strainer set on the bowl.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022
  • Strain through a mesh strainer to avoid seeds and skins.
    — Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Tap the strainer against the side of the sink to drain out excess water.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
  • For a smoother sauce, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Slice down the middle of each shrimp, place in a strainer, and rinse off.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 6 May 2021
  • Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
    — David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Rest a fine-mesh strainer on a second large bowl and set the bowl near the first bowl.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • The omelet on the show starts with Sydney whisking the eggs through a mesh strainer.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Note: To blanch the mustard seeds, place them in a small fine-mesh strainer.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean saucepan.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Strain this fruity base with a fine mesh strainer; there should be no seeds.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and set a spider strainer next to it.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Strain through a mesh strainer to avoid seeds and skins, if needed.
    — Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Drain the lentils and couscous in the same strainer, and add them to the tomatoes and cucumbers.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Cut the passion fruit in half and scrape the pulp and seeds into a wire mesh strainer placed over a bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Place tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer set in a medium saucepan.
    — Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe and top with sparkling wine.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Place the shallots in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Then hard shake with ice and pour over a strainer into your glass.
    — Louise Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Once the soup is simmering again, skim off any foam that floats to the top with a fine-mesh strainer.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • To get the aquafaba, shake the can of beans, then open and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Drain in a fine wire-mesh strainer, then spread on prepared plate.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Pour through strainer into a coupe glass and garnish with a few jelly beans.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Sometimes the heavy fuel itself is particularly bad and can clog the ship’s strainers.
    — USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024

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