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 agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024

Most tasters appreciated that this spread had a nice taste and was not too sweet or overpowering. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024

Participants can enjoy a flight of three tasters of wine while creating a hummingbird feeder from a wine bottle. —Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Structures Brewing has teamed up with Matt Mini, the owner of Funky’s to take tasters on a wild journey through all 10 pepper sauces featured on Season 24 of Hot Ones. —Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing taster

• wine taster

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