: 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
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The magazine printed a taster of the author's new novel.
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Despite the heat, tasters said, there was the requisite sweet-savory dance of tomato flavor, as well as complex herbaceous notes which rounded out the flavors in the mix.—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026 The name may not sound like much, but this creamy, cozy pasta was a big star amongst our Test Kitchen tasters.—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 Here, Vogue brings a taster of the key spring/summer 2026 trends, to be updated when the new collections arrive in stores.—Alice Cary, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025 Our recipe tasters couldn't believe there weren't apples in the filling.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taster