Drainers

/ˈdreɪnərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of drainer; multiple devices or people that remove liquid or drain something, such as kitchen utensils or workers.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'drainer,' adding the standard '-s' ending. This word can refer to either implements or people depending on context.

Kelly Says

Kitchen drainers are so common we take them for granted, but they represent a crucial moment in cooking—the point where you separate food from water. In restaurant kitchens, having multiple drainers matters because of the physics of water surface tension and gravity.

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