Meaning of the word taster in English

What does taster mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

taster

US /ˈteɪ.stɚ/

UK /ˈteɪ.stər/

a person who tastes food or drink to assess its quality

Example:

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The wine taster swirled the liquid in his glass.

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She works as a professional chocolate taster.

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sampler tester connoisseur

a small portion of food or drink offered for sampling

Example:

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The restaurant offered a free taster of their new soup.

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We got a small taster of the cheese before buying the whole block.

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