noun

taster

tayst

Taster (noun) means a person whose job is to sample food or drink to judge its quality, or to check it isn't poisoned before it reaches someone important. Example: “The winery hired a professional taster to grade each new vintage.”

noun

A person whose job is to sample food or drink to judge its quality, or to check it isn't poisoned before it reaches someone important.

"The winery hired a professional taster to grade each new vintage."

"Medieval kings sometimes kept a royal taster to test their food for poison."

A small sample of something, given so people can try it before committing to more.

"The gym offered a free taster session to new members."

A small cup or container used for sampling food or drink.

"She poured a splash of wine into the taster before deciding on the bottle."

How to Use Taster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that samples food, drink, or an experience before it's given to others.

Common pairings

professional taster taster session wine taster

Word Forms

tasters plural

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Etymology

From Middle English taster, simply taste plus the agent suffix -er — "one who tastes."

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for taster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “taster” mean?

The word “taster” means a person whose job is to sample food or drink to judge its quality, or to check it isn't poisoned before it reaches someone important. In plain terms, someone (or something) that samples food, drink, or an experience before it's given to others.

How do you pronounce “taster”?

“Taster” is pronounced tayst (/teɪstɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “taster” in a sentence?

Here is “taster” used in a sentence: “The winery hired a professional taster to grade each new vintage.”

What part of speech is “taster”?

“Taster” is a noun.

Where does the word “taster” come from?

The word “taster” comes from Middle English. From Middle English taster, simply taste plus the agent suffix -er — "one who tastes.".

How many meanings does “taster” have?

“Taster” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to sample food or drink to judge its quality, or to check it isn't poisoned before it reaches someone important.