Taster: meaning, definitions and examples

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taster

[ ˈteɪstər ]

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food and drink

A person who tastes food or drink to determine its quality or character.

Synonyms

sampler, taste tester, tester

Examples of usage

The taster sampled the new dish before it was served to the guests.
The wine taster could identify the region the wine came from just by tasting it.

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general

A small sample of food or drink to assess its flavor.

Synonyms

sample, taste, test portion

Examples of usage

The bakery offered free tasters of their new pastries.
The beer festival had a variety of tasters available for attendees to try.

Translations

Translations of the word "taster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provador

🇮🇳 स्वाद लेने वाला

🇩🇪 Verkoster

🇮🇩 pencicip

🇺🇦 дегустатор

🇵🇱 degustator

🇯🇵 味見する人

🇫🇷 dégustateur

🇪🇸 catador

🇹🇷 tatmacı

🇰🇷 시음자

🇸🇦 متذوق

🇨🇿 ochutnávač

🇸🇰 ochutnávač

🇨🇳 品尝者

🇸🇮 okusovalec

🇮🇸 smakkari

🇰🇿 дәм татып көретін адам

🇬🇪 დეგუსტატორი

🇦🇿 dadına baxan

🇲🇽 catador

Word origin

The term 'taster' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'tastour'. Initially used in the sense of 'one who tastes' in the 14th century, it evolved to encompass both the person who samples food and drink as well as the sample itself.