taster

noun
UK: /ˈteɪstər/
US: /ˈteɪstər/

  1. A person who samples food or drink to check its quality.

    1. The taster tried the soup carefully.
    2. As a professional taster, her palate was incredibly refined and precise.

  2. A small sample of food or drink offered to someone to try.

    1. Here is a taster of our new menu.
    2. The chef offered each guest a taster of the upcoming dessert.

  3. A person who enjoys something a little, before fully diving into.

    1. He became a taster in the art world.
    2. She was just a taster in the world of programming, but found herself intrigued.

Synonyms

sampler tester connoisseur

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "taster" in English means: A person who samples food or drink to check its quality., A small sample of food or drink offered to someone to try., A person who enjoys something a little, before fully diving into..

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

Synonyms for "taster": sampler, tester, connoisseur.

Example usage of "taster": "The taster tried the soup carefully.". More examples on the page.