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

With a prickly bubble, Fever Tree leapt to the top of our tasters’ lists almost immediately. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025

Here’s just a taster of the many exciting moments relating to creativity, storytelling and the cultural industries: The British Film Institute will be hosting events and screenings all week, including an incredible session with the creators of Toxic Town, Netflix recent hit. —Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

Along with a panel of judges, event attendees could get in on their own judging, with tasters receiving a card to keep track of the chilis. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025

Later on the show, Norm became a house painter, an interior decorator and — dreams do come true! — a beer taster at a brewery. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 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