Saltshaker (Noun)
Meaning
A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The saltshaker on the table was filled to the brim with coarse sea salt.
- She reached for the saltshaker to add a pinch of salt to her scrambled eggs.
- The decorative saltshaker on the kitchen counter was a gift from her grandmother.
- He grabbed the saltshaker and sprinkled a generous amount of salt over his fries.
- The saltshaker was clogged, so she had to tap it gently to get the salt to come out.