TASTER


Meaning of TASTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ teɪstə(r) ]

( tasters)

1.

A taster is someone whose job is to taste different wines, teas, or other foods or drinks, in order to test their quality.

...a wine taster.

N-COUNT

2.

If you refer to something as a taster of something greater, or of something that will come later, you mean that it gives you an idea what that thing is like, and often makes you interested in it or want more of it. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use taste )

The book is essentially a taster for those unfamiliar with the subject.

N-COUNT : usu sing , oft N of n

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