/ Dictionary / Index S strainer: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: strain•er Pronunciation: (strā'nur), [key] — n. a person or thing that strains. a filter, sieve, or the like for straining liquids. a stretcher or tightener. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: strainer (Thesaurus) strained strain gauge Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language