Squeezer: meaning, definitions and examples

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squeezer

 

[ หˆskwiหzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen tool

A squeezer is a kitchen tool used for extracting juice from fruits, especially citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. It usually consists of two handles and a bowl-shaped component that holds the fruit in place. By pressing the handles together, the juice is extracted while the seeds and pulp are retained. This tool is popular among chefs and home cooks alike for its efficiency and simplicity.

Synonyms

citrus press, juice extractor, juicer

Examples of usage

  • I used the squeezer to make fresh lemonade.
  • This citrus squeezer works perfectly for oranges.
  • A manual squeezer is easy to clean and store.
  • With a squeezer, you won't waste a single drop of juice.

Translations

Translations of the word "squeezer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espremer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคšเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเฅ‡เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quetscher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencetak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‡ะฐะฒะปัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciskacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตžใ‚Šๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pressoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exprimidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ฐฉ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆจๆฑๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stiskalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฝstir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า“ัƒั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exprimidor

Etymology

The term 'squeezer' traces its origins back to the early 20th century, stemming from the verb 'squeeze', which comes from the Middle English 'squizen', meaning 'to press'. The use of squeezers as kitchen instruments became popularized with the increase in the consumption of citrus fruits, particularly in the United States. The design of a typical squeezer has evolved over the years, with modern versions often made of plastic or stainless steel. The concept of squeezing for juice extraction has roots in various cultures, where different forms of presses have been employed. The term encapsulates the action of the tool, emphasizing its functionality in the culinary space.