noun
- kitchen utensils used to moisten food while cooking by spooning or squirting liquid over it
Examples
- She used one of her basters to keep the turkey moist during roasting.
- The kitchen drawer contained several basters of different sizes.
- Good basters have heat-resistant bulbs that won’t melt near the oven.
- The chef recommended using basters to distribute the pan juices evenly.
- These silicone basters are easier to clean than the old plastic ones.
- Professional basters often have measurement markings on the side.