Meaning of Taster | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An object in which, or by which, food or drink is tasted, such as a small cup.
2. Someone who tastes something; especially, either (1) to check its quality (in food science, winemaking, etc.) or (2) as a security measure to prevent assassination of a protectee.
3. A kind of zooid situated on the polyp-stem of certain Siphonophorae, resembling the feeding zooids, but destitute of mouths.
4. A sample of something bigger or grander intended for future use.
5. A person who is, by genetic makeup, able to taste phenylthiocarbamide.

Equivalents

Examples

“A flight of tasters was served to the people who would vote on the next soda flavor to be released.”

“Big companies such as P&G or Kraft Heinz employ or contract with professional tasters who help with product development.”

“Being a cook for protectees also entails being a taster for them.”

“Thy tutor be thy taster, ere thou eat”

“The Kraft Heinz exhibit at the trade fair was a taster of new snack products set to hit the market soon.”

“The Samsung exhibit at the trade fair was a taster of new consumer electronic products set to hit the market soon.”

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