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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
Examples of coaster in a Sentence
Set the glass on a coaster.
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There’s also a spacious drawer for common necessities like coasters and remotes. —
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles. —Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Kennywood Park The coaster's loading platform has had most of its decking replaced along with new signage, new automatic gates, and upgraded fencing. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The giant guitar in front of the indoor coaster’s building is being repainted. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coaster
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles. —Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Kennywood Park The coaster's loading platform has had most of its decking replaced along with new signage, new automatic gates, and upgraded fencing. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The giant guitar in front of the indoor coaster’s building is being repainted. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coaster
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“Coaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/coaster. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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coaster
noun
coast·er ˈkō-stər 
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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