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2
: a resident of a seacoast
3
a
: a tray or decanter stand usually of silver and sometimes on wheels
b
: a shallow container or a plate or mat to protect a surface
4
a
: a small vehicle (such as a sled or wagon) used in coasting
b
Examples of coaster in a Sentence
Set the glass on a coaster.
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One of its newest coasters is the adrenaline-pumping Iron Gwazi which ascends 206 feet in the air and reaches speeds of up to 76 miles per hour.
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Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Bebe Hodges Take a look at Kings Island's newest coaster.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Family coasters tend to have lower height requirements than traditional roller coasters, so they can be enjoyed across broader age ranges without sacrificing thrills.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
While high-quality coasters tend to be cumbersome, that’s not the case with this set of eight woven cotton coasters.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
Yet Larry is obsessed with more pressing issues such as the lack of coasters in court, Ted’s protest of the Election Integrity Act as a move to steal the spotlight, and his belief that Cynthia is lying about a suicide attempt.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
To turn the tide, SeaWorld has been adding thrill rides at a fast pace — four coasters at the San Diego location in the past five years.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The coaster features three track levels and 14 show scenes, many of which were carried over from the original ride.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
The Revenge of the Mummy indoor coaster is another highlight, along with the classic, family-friendly E.T. Adventure dark ride.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Bebe Hodges Take a look at Kings Island's newest coaster.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Family coasters tend to have lower height requirements than traditional roller coasters, so they can be enjoyed across broader age ranges without sacrificing thrills.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
While high-quality coasters tend to be cumbersome, that’s not the case with this set of eight woven cotton coasters.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
Yet Larry is obsessed with more pressing issues such as the lack of coasters in court, Ted’s protest of the Election Integrity Act as a move to steal the spotlight, and his belief that Cynthia is lying about a suicide attempt.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
To turn the tide, SeaWorld has been adding thrill rides at a fast pace — four coasters at the San Diego location in the past five years.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
The coaster features three track levels and 14 show scenes, many of which were carried over from the original ride.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
The Revenge of the Mummy indoor coaster is another highlight, along with the classic, family-friendly E.T. Adventure dark ride.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
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coaster
noun
coast·er
ˈkō-stər 
1
: one that coasts
especially
: a ship engaged in coastal trade
2
a
: a round tray usually of silver and sometimes on wheels
b
: a shallow container or a plate or a mat to protect a surface
3
: a small vehicle (as a sled or wagon) for coasting
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