coaster

noun

coast·​er ˈkō-stər How to pronounce coaster (audio)
Synonyms of coasternext
1
: one that coasts: such as
a
: a person engaged in coastal traffic or commerce
b
: a ship sailing along a coast or engaged in trade between ports of the same country
2
: a resident of a seacoast
3
a
: a tray or decanter stand usually of silver and sometimes on wheels
b
: a shallow container or a plate or mat to protect a surface
4
a
: a small vehicle (such as a sled or wagon) used in coasting
b
: roller coaster

Examples of coaster in a Sentence

Set the glass on a coaster.
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The coaster’s price tag was set at $13 million when the ride was announced. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Although quartz countertops are fairly heat-resistant, use hot pads, trivets, and coasters to protect the stone. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 George Washington and other Founding Fathers graced Pez dispensers, coasters and the cover of Mad Magazine. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Project Purple is being built about two years after the demolition of Kingda Ka, the park's iconic launch coaster that stood 456 feet tall before it was removed in early 2025. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coaster

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coaster was in 1574

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coaster

noun
coast·​er ˈkō-stər How to pronounce coaster (audio)
1
: one that coasts
especially : a ship engaged in coastal trade
2
a
: a round tray usually of silver and sometimes on wheels
b
: a shallow container or a plate or a mat to protect a surface
3
: a small vehicle (as a sled or wagon) for coasting

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