coaster
noun
a person or thing that coasts.
coaster
American
[koh-ster]
/ ˈkoʊ stər /
coaster
1
British
/ ˈkəʊstə /
noun
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a vessel or trader engaged in coastal commerce
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a small tray, sometimes on wheels, for holding a decanter, wine bottle, etc
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a person or thing that coasts
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a protective disc or mat for glasses or bottles
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short for roller coaster
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a European resident on the coast
Coaster
2
British
/ ˈkəʊstə /
noun
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It sounded like your previous cleaner was coasting, in addition to leaving sticky marks under your actual coaster.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood appears to be taking steps to address noise complaints regarding its new high-speed, outdoor roller coaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
SpaceX may be a rocket company, but nowadays it feels more like a roller coaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Surprise, now they want off the currency roller coaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Reaching the roller coaster, she took the entire circuit at full speed.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
So yeah, consider me seated for this “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
Justin Garvanovic, founder of the European Coaster Club, remembers the first whispers about a wooden coaster coming to Wales.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
As a lifelong East Coaster battling seasonal depression each winter, I craved ways to find joy and spontaneity in the cold, all while building community—even when exploring solo.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025
Coaster Space Mountain will also once again be re-themed to Hyperspace Mountain, featuring original trilogy effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
They rode all the major attractions, including the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
Dollywood, the theme park founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, opened in Tennessee in 1986 and boasts roller coasters, seasonal festivals and old-time displays of rural and small-town American life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Email back saying you saw the coasters and you hope they sell, as to establish a positive rapport.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
The area based on Bargatze’s local lore would include coasters and a “Donkey Dive” ride inspired by one of his jokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“You should come with us to Florida. My dad gets all-access passes for the parks down there. We could ride roller coasters all day if we wanted. Between eating nachos, I mean.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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