soup strainer

The term "soup strainer" can refer to a kitchen utensil or humorously describe a certain type of moustache.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(literal)A utensil used to separate solids from liquids in soup.

Example

  • She used a soup strainer to remove the vegetables from the broth.

C1Humor

(slang, informal)A thick and long moustache that might catch food or liquid while eating.

Example

  • His soup strainer made it difficult to eat without getting food stuck in it.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "soup strainer":

fish strainer