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

A couple of testers noted that the cookie had specks of chocolate on it, but other than that, testers didn't have much to say about this brand. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025

The hardest part, according to our tester, is choosing which color or design speaks to you. —Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025

In addition to its foundation, our team of testers has also flagged Fenty Beauty’s and Skin’s Stunna Lip Paint, Thicc ‘N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream, and Pro Filt'r Setting Powder as some of the best in the biz. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Nearly 50 testers, including SELF and Allure staffers, alongside a panel of fitness experts—think running coaches, strength trainers, and more—spent two months putting these sneakers to the test. —Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 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