coaster

noun

coast·​er ˈkō-stər How to pronounce coaster (audio)
Synonyms of coaster
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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Officials in Colorado are investigating after a woman was injured on an alpine coaster this month, with attorneys for the rider claiming she was ejected from her car and dragged along the track. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 As reports of serious head injuries mounted, longtime riders of X2 took to internet forums to question the aging coaster’s increasingly jarring experience and give advice on how riders could brace themselves to avoid a concussion. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Hawkins New York Cork Coasters (Set of 4) Shopping director Lori Keong’s playful puzzle coasters are at a discount. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Dollywood offers more than 50 rides and attractions, including Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster, and Big Bear Mountain, a 2023 addition that marked the park’s longest roller coaster. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coaster

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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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