Meaning & use

coaster

noun·Everyday

A small mat or disk placed under a cup or glass to protect a surface from moisture or heat.

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She set her mug down on a cork coaster to avoid leaving a ring on the table.

Each coaster in the set featured a different vintage map design.

A note on using this word

Also short for roller coaster, the amusement park ride, depending on context.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

Short for roller coaster, an amusement park ride with steep drops and sharp turns.

We waited nearly an hour to ride the park's newest coaster.

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