coaster
/'koustə/
Definition
Noun: 1. A small mat or disk placed under a glass or bottle to protect a surface: A coaster is a flat object, often made of cork, wood, or paper, used to prevent condensation or heat from a drink from damaging a table. 2. A person or thing that coasts: This refers to someone who moves, especially down a slope, without using power or effort, such as a cyclist coasting downhill. 3. A resident of a coastal area: A person who lives near a coast or shoreline.
Usage
- As a protective mat:
- Please use a coaster for your glass so you don't leave a ring on the wooden table.
- The waiter brought our drinks with elegant marble coasters.
- As a person or thing that coasts:
- He is a skilled coaster on his bicycle, rarely pedaling on the downhill sections.
- The sled was a fast coaster down the snowy hill.
- As a coastal resident:
- As a lifelong coaster, she loves walking on the beach every morning.
Advanced Usage
- "Roller coaster": A type of amusement ride with sharp curves and steep slopes. (Note: This is a compound noun listed separately as it is not the target word 'coaster' alone).
- The new roller coaster at the theme park is terrifying.
- "Trolley coaster": A historical term for a type of streetcar or a child's wagon used for coasting down hills.
Variants and Related Words
- Coast (verb): To move easily without using power, especially downhill or along a current.
- The car coasted to a stop after it ran out of gas.
- Coastal (adjective): Relating to or near a coast.
- The coastal town is popular with tourists.
Synonyms
- For the mat: Mat, pad, drip tray, table protector.
- For one who coasts: Glider, slider, freewheeler.
- For a resident: Coastal dweller, seaside resident.
Related Phrases
- Coaster brake: A type of bicycle brake that is activated by pedaling backward.
- My old bike has a coaster brake, which is very simple to use.
- Coaster set: A matching collection of drink coasters.
- She received a lovely coaster set as a housewarming gift.
Idioms
(No common idioms are directly formed with the single, isolated word 'coaster'.)
Noun
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a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
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someone who coasts
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a resident of a coastal area
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