taster

noun

tast·​er ˈtā-stər 

1

: one that tastes: such as

a

: one that tests something (such as tea) for quality by tasting

b

: a person who is able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

2

: a device for tasting or sampling

Examples of taster in a Sentence

The magazine printed a taster of the author's new novel.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our tasters liked the look of the crinkly top and crisp edges. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025

Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025

Many a short film that is later expanded into a feature feels reverse-engineered for that specific purpose: an eye-catching taster of what is clearly intended as a larger work, though perhaps not wholly satisfying as a miniature. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025

When and where: 5:30pm Saturday at Cottonwood High School Admission: Free Caveat: The holiday itself is Jan. 29 🌹 Tango taster: Grab a partner and try the fiery dance with instructors at the E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies, 700 North 200 West. —Erin Alberty, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing taster

• wine taster

Rhymes for taster

• maister
• plaister
• waster
• poetaster

Kids Definition

taster

noun

tast·​er ˈtā-stər 

: one that tastes: as

a

: a person who has the duty of tasting food or drink prepared for another person especially to test for poison

b

: a person who is able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

Medical Definition

taster

noun

tast·​er ˈtā-stər 

: a person able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide