beer-taster
|beer-tast-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/bɪr ˈteɪstər/
🇬🇧
/bɪə ˈteɪstə/
beer evaluator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beer-taster' originates from the combination of 'beer,' which comes from Old English 'beor,' and 'taster,' derived from Middle English 'tasten,' meaning 'to taste.'
Historical Evolution
'beer-taster' evolved from the Old English 'beor' and Middle English 'tasten' to form the modern English compound noun 'beer-taster.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who tastes beer,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who samples and evaluates the taste of beer, often professionally.
The brewery hired a beer-taster to ensure the quality of their new ale.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/04 06:50