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View synonyms for salt shaker
salt shaker
or saltshaker
noun
- a container for salt with a perforated top to allow the salt to be shaken out.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salt shaker1
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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Example Sentences
I grabbed a salt shaker from a nearby table, had my mom try the guacamole as-is, then salted it, stirred it with a tortilla chip, and asked her to try again.
From Salon
The pronounced capsaicin burn gives such a cheek-warming flush that you might be tempted to break out a salt shaker and some lime wedges to do shots of this.
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Another smart move: Use a salt shaker with smaller holes.
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The dose for a 3-by-10-foot raised bed is typically about 1/2 teaspoon, which I apply with a salt shaker dedicated to garden chemicals.
From Seattle Times
“World Chess Championship forced to use salt shaker after losing bishop.”
From Seattle Times
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