shaker
pronunciation
How to pronounce shaker in British English:
UK [ˈʃeɪkə(r)]
How to pronounce shaker in American English:
US ['ʃeɪkər]
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- Noun:
- a person who wields power and influence
- a container in which something can be shaken
Word Origin
- shaker (n.)
- mid-15c., "one who or which shakes," agent noun from shake (v.). Applied from 1640s (with capital initial) to various Christian sects whose devotional exercises often involved convulsions. The best-known, the American-based "Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing;" so called from 1784; the adjective with reference to furniture styles associated with these Shakers is recorded from 1866. Meaning "container for mixing cocktails, etc." is recorded from 1868. Phrase movers and shakers is attested from 1874.
Example
- 1. Next , add some ice cubes to the shaker .
- 2. For a salt shaker that contains their next clue .
- 3. Can you make this shale shaker work ?
- 4. Why do we have a cocktail shaker ?
- 5. Have you changed the shaker screen today ?