How to Use strainer in a Sentence

strainer

noun
  • Rinse the strainer out each night as well.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Place the strainer over a bowl.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Set a fine-mesh strainer next to the ice bath.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Drain the spinach in a fine-mesh strainer over the sink.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
  • Strain this fruity base with a fine mesh strainer; there should be no seeds.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • When you’re done, run the broth through a fine-mesh strainer and store it.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl.
    — Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
  • 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
  • Strain the seeds through a mesh strainer and transfer to a bowl.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Transfer to a bowl and set a fine mesh strainer over the top.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer and chill until ready to serve.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 June 2017
  • Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
    — Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Push the puree through a nylon mesh strainer to get rid of the seeds.
    — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
  • Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean saucepan.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Strain through a mesh strainer to avoid seeds and skins, if needed.
    — Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Then, strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer to extract the juice.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Strain the juice through a mesh strainer, pressing with the back of a spoon.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
  • Slice down the middle of each shrimp, place in a strainer, and rinse off.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 6 May 2021
  • 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
  • What's left in the bowl (and the bottom of your strainer) is your tamarind paste.
    — Kary Osmond, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Strain through a medium-mesh strainer.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Once curds have drained, remove them with a strainer and add to the whey on the stove.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2017
  • 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
  • Rest a fine-mesh strainer on a second large bowl and set the bowl near the first bowl.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • Place in a salad spinner or strainer to rinse and dry.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Scoop out with the strainer or tongs and transfer to bowl of ice water.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 9 Jan. 2019
  • Tap the strainer against the side of the sink to drain out excess water.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
  • Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Drain oil through a strainer into a medium bowl.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and set a spider strainer next to it.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2021

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