a bowl with small holes in it, used for washing food or for emptying food into when it has been cooked in water
After four minutes, pour the pasta into a colander to drain.
The chef placed the freshly washed vegetables in a colander to drain before adding them to the salad.
As the pasta cooked to perfection, I used a colander to strain out the hot water.
The shiny stainless steel colander complemented the modern kitchen decor while serving a practical purpose.
The colander with its fine mesh was perfect for rinsing and draining berries without losing any small pieces through the holes.
