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taster

noun tast·er \ˈtā-stər\

: a person who tastes foods or drinks to test their quality

: a small amount or sample of something that you can try to see if you like it

Full Definition of TASTER

: one that tastes: as

a : one that tests (as tea) for quality by tasting

b : a person who is able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

: a device for tasting or sampling

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14th century

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noun tast·er \ˈtā-stər\

: a person able to taste the chemical phenylthiocarbamide

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