taster

noun

tast·​er ˈtā-stər How to pronounce taster (audio)
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 Tucker Carlson Honored to serve as official food taster at Vladimir Putin’s Super Bowl shindig. Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024 Other tasters also noticed that this orange juice felt distinctly sharp. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023 Often marketed as ‘taster cruises’, these shorter repositioning trips can be as short as just one or two nights. David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Our tasters said Good & Gather’s slices were just thick enough. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024 Napa holds wine tastings with charcuterie and light bites, and offers 10% off for tasters who stay for dinner. Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2024 Admission and sampling are free, and afterward, tasters get to vote for their favorite in the people’s choice award. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024 Being a pet food taster at Waltham Petcare Science Institute sounds like a pretty sweet gig. Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024 Again: This is just a taster of Arc's performance and by no means an absolute comparison. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of taster was in the 14th century

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“Taster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taster. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

taster

noun
tast·​er ˈtā-stər How to pronounce taster (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce taster (audio)
: a person able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

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