taster

noun

tast·​er ˈtā-stər How to pronounce taster (audio)
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 Ultimately, this mayo was rather divisive, with tasters either rating it very high or very low. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 These sardines are so deliciously complex, our tasters would serve them straight-up as part of a snack spread. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024 Dining attendees were not told the restaurant's menu items were actually made by McDonald's, but some tasters were familiar with the sandwich's ingredients, the company said. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Stevens, a master taster and the founder of Bourbon Women, coached us through what bottles to select, how to set up the tasting experience, what foods to avoid, and even how to welcome someone a little unsure about trying Kentucky's premier spirit. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taster 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of taster was in the 14th century

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“Taster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taster. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

taster

noun
tast·​er ˈtā-stər How to pronounce taster (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce taster (audio)
: a person able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

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