coaster
pronunciation
How to pronounce coaster in British English:
UK [ˈkəʊstə(r)]
How to pronounce coaster in American English:
US [ˈkoʊstə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a resident of a coastal area
- someone who coasts
- a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
Word Origin
- coaster (n.)
- 1570s, "one who sails along coasts," agent noun from coast (v.) in its original sense "to go around the sides or border" of something. Applied to vessels for such sailing from 1680s. Tabletop drink stand (c. 1887), originally "round tray for a decanter," so called from a resemblance to a sled, or because it "coasted" around the perimeter of the table to each guest in turn after dinner.
Example
- 1. Are there any more pictures from the roller coaster ?
- 2. Are you dare to challenge the world steepest roller coaster ?
- 3. A lack of identity outside your business produces a " roller coaster " effect .
- 4. Share prices have been on a roller coaster these last few days .
- 5. The citigroup report may help explain a roller coaster for the stock in recent days .