caster

noun

cast·​er ˈka-stər 

1

: one that casts

especially : a machine that casts type

2

or castor

ˈka-stər 

a

: a usually silver table vessel with a perforated top for sprinkling a seasoning (such as sugar or spice)

b

: a usually revolving metal stand bearing condiment containers (such as cruets, mustard pot, and often shakers) for table use : a cruet stand

3

: any of a set of wheels or rotating balls mounted in a swivel frame and used for the support and movement of furniture, trucks, and portable equipment

4

: the slight usually backward tilt from vertical of the axis of the steering mechanism of an automobile for giving directional stability to the front wheels

Examples of caster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each four-foot-tall loudspeaker, which weighs 141 pounds, is fitted with casters for easy placement. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024

Next, add in the caster sugar, butter, and salt, mixing until smooth. —Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

The old rituals of Black hair care can elicit a sense of nostalgia for those of us who grew up with hot combs heated on the stove, our hair being drenched in raw caster oil and experiencing hair relaxers out of the box. —L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024

This fuzzy, height adjustable faux-fur chair has memory foam padding in the seat and arms, and a wheeled base with 360-degree casters. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing caster

• caster sugar

Kids Definition

caster

noun

cast·​er ˈkas-tər 

1

: one that casts

2

or castor

ˈkas-tər 

: a small container (as for salt) with a top having small holes

3

: a small wheel that turns freely and is used for the support and movement of furniture