pepper shaker

noun

: a container with a perforated top for sprinkling pepper

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The family still has a salt-and-pepper shaker set that Tipsword made aboard his ship and brought home to his mother while visiting. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2022 This salt and pepper shaker set features an adorable ceramic ghost design, perfect for adding a touch of Halloween spirit to your kitchen. — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024 Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 23% off. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 There are a lot of salt and pepper shaker sets out there, but few double as works of art for the kitchen table in the same way as this duo from designer Anissa Kermiche does. — Vanessa Powell, ELLE, 21 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for pepper shaker

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pepper shaker was in 1895

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“Pepper shaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepper%20shaker. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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