coaster

noun

coast·er ˈkō-stər

Synonyms of coaster

: one that coasts: such as

: a person engaged in coastal traffic or commerce

: a ship sailing along a coast or engaged in trade between ports of the same country

: a resident of a seacoast

: a tray or decanter stand usually of silver and sometimes on wheels

: a shallow container or a plate or mat to protect a surface

: a small vehicle (such as a sled or wagon) used in coasting

: roller coaster

Examples of coaster in a Sentence

Set the glass on a coaster.

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There’s a lot to unpack here, both with Fordham and the coaster itself, designed by the park’s owner in honor of his dad, who founded Fun Spot America. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The new shuttle coaster starts with a forward launch through the single loop and up the far spike before racing backward down the spike and through the loop again in the opposite direction. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026 The coaster features a pair of vertical loops, an 80-foot drop, and a long underground tunnel near the end of the ride. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Seal granite to enhance stain resistance, blot spills immediately, and use coasters, trivets, and mats to prevent damage. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 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

: one that coasts

especially : a ship engaged in coastal trade

: a round tray usually of silver and sometimes on wheels

: a shallow container or a plate or a mat to protect a surface

: a small vehicle (as a sled or wagon) for coasting

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