coaster

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner une personne vivant dans une région côtière, une personne qui avance sans effort, ou un support protecteur placé sous un verre ou une bouteille pour éviter d'endommager la surface de la table.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person living in a coastal region, someone who moves without effort, or a protective mat or plate placed under a glass or bottle to prevent damage to a table surface.

1. Coastal residentB2formal

   A person who lives in a region near the coast.

   habitant du littoral

   • The coasters enjoyed the mild climate all year round.
   • Many coasters rely on fishing for their livelihood.
   • The festival was popular among both locals and coasters.

2. Someone who coastsB2informal

   A person who moves along without much effort, often downhill or without using power.

   Personne qui avance sans effort

   • He's a coaster in life, never really pushing himself.
   • The skier was a natural coaster down the gentle slope.
   • On the bike path, coasters often pass by without pedaling.

   Antonymesgo-getterhard workerstriver

3. Table protectorA2formal

   A small mat or plate placed under a glass or bottle to protect the table surface from moisture or heat.

   dessous de verre

   • Please use a coaster to avoid leaving rings on the table.
   • She collected decorative coasters from every country she visited.
   • The bartender set the drink on a branded coaster.

   Synonymesbeer matmattable mat