sampler

noun
UK: /ˈsɑːmplər/
US: /ˈsæmplər/

  1. A person who samples things, such as food or drink.

    1. The wine sampler carefully tasted each wine.
    2. As a professional food sampler, she enjoys exploring new flavors and cuisines.

  2. A collection of different items or experiences that offer a taste of what is available.

    1. I bought a sampler of different teas.
    2. The museum offered a sampler of its best exhibits to attract new visitors.

  3. A piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as an example of skill.

    1. She framed her grandmother's antique sampler.
    2. The embroidery class will teach us how to create a beautiful needlepoint sampler.

  4. A device that records segments of sound for playback or manipulation.

    1. The musician used a sampler to create unique soundscapes.
    2. Modern music production often relies heavily on digital samplers to create complex compositions.

Synonyms

taster selection variety example excerpt snippet
sampler verb

  1. To taste or experience a small amount of something, especially to assess its quality.

    1. Let's sampler the new ice cream flavor.
    2. The restaurant encourages customers to sampler their various appetizers before ordering.

  2. To record a segment of sound for use in a musical composition.

    1. The DJ likes to sampler old records.
    2. The producer will sampler various instruments to create the background for the track.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sampler" in English means: A person who samples things, such as food or drink., A collection of different items or experiences that offer a taste of what is available., A piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as an example of skill., A device that records segments of sound for playback or manipulation..

The phonetic transcription of "sampler" is /ˈsɑːmplər/ in British English and /ˈsæmplər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sampler": taster, selection, variety, example, excerpt, snippet.

Example usage of "sampler": "The wine sampler carefully tasted each wine.". More examples on the page.