peppershaker

Table seasoning container

A peppershaker is a small container with holes in the top for sprinkling ground pepper onto food.

It typically pairs with a saltshaker on dining tables: Pass me the peppershaker.

The term is often written as two words: pepper shaker.

tableware

saltshaker

Tabletop condiment dispenser

  • cruetSmall condiment bottle
  • grinderCrushing or sharpening device
  • millGrain-crushing facility

dinnerware · tabletop · condiment · centerpiece · placemat · tablecloth · napkin · trivet · coaster · charger

seasoning

coarse

Rough in texture

  • fineAcceptable in quality
  • groundSolid surface underfoot
  • spicePlant-derived food flavoring

flavor · aromatics · condiment · pinch · dash · sprinkle · dusting · seasoning

dispensing

sprinkle

Light scattering of particles

twist · tap · dust · scatter · portion · distribute · holes · perforated · flow · release

kitchen

utensil

Tool for cooking

drawer · stovetop · gadget · ceramic · porcelain · glass · refillable · container · lid · holes

Opposites
table condiment pairing

peppershakersalt shaker

Seasoning dispenser with holes

saltshaker · salt cellar · salt pig

Family

pepper, shaker, peppers, peppered, peppering, peppery, shake, shakes, shaken

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G