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

So from taster mini-cruises to mighty 23-day expeditions, here are the best Danube river cruises for 2025, according to experts. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025

Nevertheless, our entire team of tasters was thoroughly underwhelmed, leaving the questionable McFlurry with the lowest average score of 2024 at 2.5/5. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024

Our panel of tasters washed out their glasses between samples and cleansed their palates with sips of water. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024

Gold Peak Naturally Sweet Real Brewed Tea Our tasters loved that this tea had a strong body and flavor, with drinkable sweetness. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 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