tea strainer

noun

Meaning

A small, perforated or mesh device used to filter out loose tea leaves when pouring brewed tea into a cup.

Examples

She placed the tea strainer over her mug before pouring the hot liquid.
The tea strainer was clogged with wet leaves after the afternoon service.

Synonyms: sieve, infuser

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tea strainer

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtiː ˌstreɪnər/

Definition

A small, perforated or mesh device used to filter out loose tea leaves when pouring brewed tea into a cup.

Examples

She placed the tea strainer over her mug before pouring the hot liquid.
The tea strainer was clogged with wet leaves after the afternoon service.
He preferred loose-leaf tea, so he always kept a silver tea strainer on his tray.

Synonyms of tea strainer

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