Coaster

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kəʊ.stÉ™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -əʊstÉ™(r)

Origin

{1} + -er

Full definition of coaster

Noun

1. agent noun one who coasts.
2. Something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan.
3. (nautical) A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters.
4. (nautical) A sailor who travels only in coastal waters.
• 1881, Symon's monthly meteorological magazine (page 59)If you question a seaman on the subject, whether mere coaster or circumnavigator, he will tell you that in a snow-storm, because of its constant eddyings and gyrations, frequent trimming of sails is more necessary than in any other gale...
5. A person who originates from or inhabits a coastal area.
6. A small piece of material used to protect the surface of a table, upon which one places cups or mugs.
7. A small tray on wheels, used to pass something around a table.
8. (computing, slang) A worthless compact disc or DVD, such as one that was burned incorrectly.
9. (informal) A rollercoaster.

Coordinate terms

• (small piece of material for protecting the surface of a table, upon which one places the cup) saucer

Anagrams

• recoats