coaster

noun

coast·​er ˈkō-stər 

1

: one that coasts: such as

a

: a person engaged in coastal traffic or commerce

b

: a ship sailing along a coast or engaged in trade between ports of the same country

2

: a resident of a seacoast

3

a

: a tray or decanter stand usually of silver and sometimes on wheels

b

: a shallow container or a plate or mat to protect a surface

4

a

: a small vehicle (such as a sled or wagon) used in coasting

b

: roller coaster

Examples of coaster in a Sentence

Set the glass on a coaster.

Recent Examples on the Web

Between riding the Curse of the Werewolf spinning coaster and meeting monsters throughout the land, the marquee attraction here is Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. —EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Sophie Lou Jacobsen + Etagere Spiral Nickel-Plated Coasters (Set of 8) $150 Net-A-Porter An instant classic, these spiral coasters from Sophie Lou Jacobsen will add shine to any tablescape. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024

In their earliest iterations, as far back as 1959 for Disneyland and 1973 for Knott’s, celebrations were a handful of days that offered locals an elevated trick-or-treat experience or a few scares alongside smaller crowds and access to the park’s coasters after dark. —Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024

With a thick base, non-slip buttons, and a non-stick top, these coasters will last for seasons to come. —Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coaster

• coaster brake
• coaster wagon
• roller coaster

Kids Definition

coaster

noun

coast·​er ˈkō-stər 

1

: one that coasts

especially : a ship engaged in coastal trade

2

a

: a round tray usually of silver and sometimes on wheels

b

: a shallow container or a plate or a mat to protect a surface

3

: a small vehicle (as a sled or wagon) for coasting