taster
noun
tast·er ˈtā-stər 
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
Example Sentences
The magazine printed a taster of the author's new novel.
Recent Examples on the Web Tickets: 3-day bourbon taster, $125; Sunday sampler, $75; VIP sold out. 
The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2022 Recreating the right psychological state during the shopping experience as a taster and in very department. Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2019 What was special about being a master taster and blender at Old Fo? Fred Minnick, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Zykan started out managing the Old Forester single barrel program, but was promoted to master taster based on, of course, her incredible palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2022 For guests, a stay at Tenuta di Artiminio also gives a taster of the splendors of noble Medici country living. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 May 2022 In particular, the hints of acacia and elderberry deceive the taster who expects a wine with a sugary residue which is instead a dry wine. John Mariani, Forbes, 16 May 2022 The Louisville woman is a super taster, a scientist, and also — a new mom. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 May 2022 The taster package for spectators is $35 ($25 for ages 12-20) and includes unlimited tastings, vote for people's choice for best brisket, ribs and pork butt and four beer samplings (or two pop or water under 21 years old). Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2022 See More
The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2022 Recreating the right psychological state during the shopping experience as a taster and in very department. Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2019 What was special about being a master taster and blender at Old Fo? Fred Minnick, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Zykan started out managing the Old Forester single barrel program, but was promoted to master taster based on, of course, her incredible palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2022 For guests, a stay at Tenuta di Artiminio also gives a taster of the splendors of noble Medici country living. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 May 2022 In particular, the hints of acacia and elderberry deceive the taster who expects a wine with a sugary residue which is instead a dry wine. John Mariani, Forbes, 16 May 2022 The Louisville woman is a super taster, a scientist, and also — a new mom. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 May 2022 The taster package for spectators is $35 ($25 for ages 12-20) and includes unlimited tastings, vote for people's choice for best brisket, ribs and pork butt and four beer samplings (or two pop or water under 21 years old). Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing taster
Medical Definition
taster
noun
tast·er ˈtā-stər
: a person able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide