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Definition salt shaker in American English

salt shaker noun

[countable]noun
1

a small container with a lid that has holes, used for pouring salt on food. The British word is salt cellar.

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2

a small container for salt used at the table, usualy with one hole at the top, through which it is poured

Example

I will fill the salt shakers before I leave.

Definition salt shaker in American English