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

Our recipe tasters were blown away by the combination of ground beef, noodles, and cheese. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025

General admission tickets include track entry, racing program and tip sheet, five beer tasters, access to specialty food for purchase and admission. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025

Our tasters wanted tight pinprick bubbles that felt effervescent and refreshing, not loose and moussey. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025

Today, that distinguished tradition continues, with the distillery's current leadership or their cadre of seasoned master tasters personally vetting these casks. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing taster

• wine taster

Rhymes for taster

• maister
• plaister
• waster
• poetaster

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