1
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
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Set the glass on a coaster.
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Their unique and whimsical cat design (each coaster comes with a cat butt design) adds a playful touch to your home decor.
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And Tuesday is the deadline to register for Kayla Earnest’s Cozy Crochet Creations, a workshop in which participants can learn the basics of stitching while creating coasters and delicate doilies, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
One image shows green and yellow excavators preparing to do more of the demolition that's needed for the Monsters, Inc. coaster and associated land that will take its place.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Smaller projects, like fireplace surrounds or even coasters, can make use of a limited haul of salvaged tile.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
And Tuesday is the deadline to register for Kayla Earnest’s Cozy Crochet Creations, a workshop in which participants can learn the basics of stitching while creating coasters and delicate doilies, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
One image shows green and yellow excavators preparing to do more of the demolition that's needed for the Monsters, Inc. coaster and associated land that will take its place.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Smaller projects, like fireplace surrounds or even coasters, can make use of a limited haul of salvaged tile.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
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“Coaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coaster. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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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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