colander
Translation
colander, strainer
Examples
Drain the pasta in a colander.
Drain the pasta in a colander.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a bowl with holes for draining food. Drain the pasta in a colander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strainer, sieve
Etymology
From Latin 'cōlum', meaning 'sieve'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pasta falling through the holes of a colander. The 'col-' part is like 'collecting' the food while letting water out.