pepper shakers

Table spice containers

Pepper shakers are small containers with perforated tops used to sprinkle ground pepper onto food at the table.

They typically come paired with salt shakers, the two forming a standard tabletop set: Pass me the salt and pepper shakers.

The pepper shaker usually has more holes than its salt counterpart, or is otherwise distinguished by color or labeling.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G