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

Other tasters were similarly gooped. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025

With wait time ranging from 30 minutes to an hour, visitors can also skip the queue and head to the tea gift shop, where tea tasters are priced from 12,500 South Korean won, or $9, to 36,000 South Korean won, or $25. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025

Betty didn't include garnishes in her original recipe, but our recipe tasters felt the wings would be delicious with a sprinkle of sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, or sesame seeds on top. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025

But even this taster experience is, I’m told, merely a kitten-soft introduction. —Zoey Goto, Vogue, 1 Oct. 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