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

This midweek flow is perfect for yogis of all levels with a reward of a post-class beer taster. —Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025

Get the recipe for Danielle's Korean carrot salad Here's an at-a-glance look at the spice measurements our recipe tasters liked best: Coarsely grate 1 lb. of carrots. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025

The festival roared back to life last summer thanks to local restaurant owner Ronna Kehr who picked up the reins and threw a new and improved festival that drew more than 4,000 testes tasters to a town of just 128 residents. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025

Although the beans were well-cooked, our tasters found the sauce too sweet. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 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