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

That was the overwhelming message from a recent taster session of the upcoming Munich Fabric Start trade show, which kicks off in January. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

My coworker and fellow Insiders Recipe Vault taster Kimberly immediately grabbed her red pen to mark the recipe as a fail. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Restrained sweetness allowed the intriguingly complex flavors to shine, ultimately luring tasters back for a second (and third, and fourth) sip. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Trader Joe’s Pie Crusts Trader Joe’s store-brand pie crust earned rave reviews from our tasters for its flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing taster

• wine taster

Rhymes for taster

• 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