From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Utensils, Drink, Gamesshakershak‧er /ˈʃeɪkə $ -ər/ noun [countable]1DFUa container with holes in the lid, used to shakesalt, sugar etc onto fooda salt shaker2 (also cocktail shaker)DFD a container in which drinks are mixed3 →Shaker4DGa small container for shaking dice →movers and shakersExamples from the Corpusshaker• Through it all, Tatum maintained his posture of mover and shaker, champion of democracy, doer of good deeds.• The music is lively with drums and driedbeanshakers.• The chiefshaker was Father Vic.• Clocks, salt and peppershakers and teapots will delight as they are put in daily service.• The nest is agitated by the shaker for a predetermined time interval, usually 15-20 minutes.ShakerShakera member of a US religious group who lived together and had a simple way of life. Shaker furniture is made in the plain, simple, and attractivestyle that Shakers used to make thingsa Shaker chair →shakerShakerShaker adjectiverelating to a style of wooden furniture of the kind made by the Shakers, which is known for being simple and well-made, and has become fashionablean attractive set of Shaker chairs