Shaker (Noun)

Meaning 1

A member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Meaning 2

A container in which something can be shaken.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The bartender reached for the metal shaker to mix the martini.
  • She rummaged through the kitchen cupboards to find the salt shaker.
  • The baby played with a rattle shaker filled with colorful beads.
  • The pharmaceutical company packaged the medication in a small shaker bottle.
  • To prepare the salad dressing, simply add the ingredients to the plastic shaker and blend.

Hyponyms

  • Castor
  • Salt Shaker
  • Pepper Box
  • Pepper Pot

Related Words

  • Shake (verb)

Meaning 3

A person who wields power and influence; "a shaker of traditional beliefs"; "movers and shakers in the business world".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The billionaire was known as a shaker of the financial markets, able to send stocks soaring or plummeting with a single statement.
  • She was a shaker of the social norms, challenging traditional views on marriage and relationships through her provocative art.
  • As a shaker in the tech industry, the entrepreneur's opinions on innovation and disruption were highly sought after by investors and startups alike.
  • The politician emerged as a major shaker in the party, pushing for sweeping reforms and shaking up the status quo.
  • The activist became a shaker of public opinion, using her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues and mobilize support for sustainable policies.

Synonyms

  • Mover And Shaker

Hypernyms

  • Somebody
  • Soul
  • Individual
  • Someone
  • Mortal
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