tester

1 of 3

noun (1)

test·​er ˈte-stər 

: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

2 of 3

noun (2)

tes·​ter ˈtē-stər  ˈte- 

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

3 of 3

noun (3)

tes·​ter ˈte-stər 

: teston sense a

Examples of tester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Our weeklong tester, a 2026 Hybrid TRD Pro 4×4 was, in short, terrific. —Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

Our testers love this one the most because of its value, lightweight, creamy texture, and long-lasting hydration. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026

Our tester’s dampers were standard passive equipment, though, if a donor is equipped with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), that will transfer over without any issue. —Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026

Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell

Noun (3)

modification of Middle French testart, from teston

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1661, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1546, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tester

• ester
• esther
• fester
• jester
• nester
• nestor
• pester
• prester
• quaestor
• wester
• yester
• ancestor

Kids Definition

tester

1 of 2 noun

tes·​ter ˈtēs-tər  ˈtes- 

: a canopy or a frame for a canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

2 of 2 noun

test·​er

ˈtes-tər

: one that tests