shaker

/ˈʃeɪkər/
noun
  1. A container used for mixing or shaking ingredients, especially for drinks or for sprinkling salt, pepper, or other seasonings.
    • The bartender filled the shaker with ice and poured in the juice.
    • Pass the salt shaker, please.
    • She used a cocktail shaker to mix the martini.
  2. A person or thing that shakes something.
    • The earthquake was a real shaker that rattled the whole city.
    • The machine is a powerful shaker that separates the grain from the husk.
    • He was known as a shaker of the old traditions in the company.
  3. A member of the Shaker religious group, known for their simple living and celibacy.
    • Shaker communities were known for their craftsmanship and peaceful lifestyle.
    • She visited a historic Shaker village in Kentucky.
    • The Shakers built beautiful furniture that is still admired today.