COASTER

coaster

(noun) a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)

coaster

(noun) someone who coasts

coaster

(noun) a resident of a coastal area

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

coaster (plural coasters)

Agent noun of coast: one who coasts.

Something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan.

(nautical) A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters.

(nautical) A sailor who travels only in coastal waters.

A person who originates from or inhabits a coastal area.

A small piece of material used to protect the surface of a table, upon which one places cups or mugs.

A small tray on wheels, used to pass something around a table.

(computing, slang) A worthless compact disc or DVD, such as one that was burned incorrectly.

(informal) A rollercoaster.

(Lake Superior) A coaster trout (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis)

(slang, dated) A prostitute, especially a white woman, plying her trade in Chinese port towns.

Synonyms

• (small piece of material for protecting the surface of a table, upon which one places the cup): beer mat, beermat

Coordinate terms

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

Anagrams

• coaters, recoats

Source: Wiktionary

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Coast"er, n.

1. A vessel employed in sailing along a coast, or engaged in the coasting trade.

2. One who sails near the shore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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