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.
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The festival roared back to life last summer thanks to local restaurant owner Ronna Kehr who picked up the reins and threw a new and improved festival that drew more than 4,000 testes tasters to a town of just 128 residents. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025 Although the beans were well-cooked, our tasters found the sauce too sweet. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025 In short, our tasters loved the nostalgic flavor and creamy texture of this mac and cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025 The rankings revealed the varying tasters and strategies amongst the new batch of queens. Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for taster

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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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