sifter

Example Sentences

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Using a sifter, sprinkle two cups of powdered sugar onto the coated cereal and mix once again.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Lay your paper heart or other design atop the cake, load up a couple tablespoons of powdered confectioners’ sugar into a sifter or fine-mesh sieve, and let it snow.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Using a sifter or fine-mesh strainer, sift the flour over the bowl and whisk until almost smooth; a few small lumps are okay.

From Washington Post • May 11, 2022

For about 10 days, she has used sifter boxes and shovels — left by a friendly stranger — to search for anything left.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2018

Blore was busy on the handle of the chopper and the flour sifter from the kitchen.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie