sampler
Pronunciation: [ˈsæmplər]
Context: “music”
(noun) a device or tool that lets you take parts of sounds and mix them together to create new music. It's like having a magic box where you can play with different sounds.
Example
The musician used a sampler to make an awesome song with sounds from nature.
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She didn't use a sampler, so her song was very simple and had no cool sound effects.
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Did you hear what the artist did with the sampler in the new track?
Context: “product sampling”
(noun) a small amount of a product that you can try before deciding to buy it. It's like getting a taste of ice cream before picking your favorite flavor.
Example
At the grocery store, they had a sampler of different cheeses to try.
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There were no samplers available, so I couldn't taste the food before buying it.
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Have you ever tried a sampler of new snacks at the store?
Context: “textiles”
(noun) a piece of cloth that shows different patterns or colors. It's like a little preview of what the fabric looks like before you choose it for a project.
Example
She chose a beautiful fabric from the sampler for her dress.
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The sampler didn't have any colors I liked, so I decided not to buy any fabric.
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Can you show me the sampler to see what colors we have?