: 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 WebHarris Teeter Score: 20 The texture was a huge (and unanimous) turnoff for our tasters.—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023 Both days will feature a series of free, 20 minute-long taster classes that visitors can try out before signing up as for the full-length classes.—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023 The process depends, of course, on the direction of an extremely skilled taster, or team of tasters.—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 26 Aug. 2023 Festival-goers have the opportunity to purchase a tasting package that includes two rounds of six 3-ounce tasters.—Ameunier, oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2023 Unlike the clean, straightforward profile of their beloved Diet Coke, most tasters found this to be a murky mess.—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 July 2023 But according to master taster Melissa Rift, this new release stands on its own.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023 Talenti Organic Oak-Aged Vanilla Gelato This pint boasts of bourbon vanilla and hints of oak that left some of our tasters with herbal, fall-flavor, and almost spicy notes on their palates.—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 July 2023 All beers are available in a taster size as well as a full pour.—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 1 June 2023 See More
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