tester

1 of 3

noun (1)

test·​er ˈte-stər 

: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

2 of 3

noun (2)

tes·​ter ˈtē-stər  ˈte- 

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

3 of 3

noun (3)

tes·​ter ˈte-stər 

: teston sense a

Examples of tester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Durability wise, our testers found no major problems with how the Patiowell shed held up during inclement weather. —Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025

Our tester no longer found sterilizing a chore thanks to this product. —Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025

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Pros & Cons Product specs Best for Hydration: Olay Super Serum Olay Super Serum $35 $30 Amazon $26 Target This do-it-all serum won our Healthy Beauty Award tester over with its impressive, multitasking formula. —Kristin Canning, SELF, 19 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell

Noun (3)

modification of Middle French testart, from teston

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1661, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1546, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tester

• ester
• esther
• fester
• jester
• nester
• nestor
• pester
• prester
• quaestor
• wester
• yester
• ancestor

Kids Definition

tester

1 of 2 noun

tes·​ter ˈtēs-tər  ˈtes- 

: a canopy or a frame for a canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

2 of 2 noun

test·​er

ˈtes-tər

: one that tests