A small part or amount of something that shows what the rest is like. Also, to try a small part of something to see what it is like.
A sample can make people think of trying new things or of getting a taste of something.
Examples:
I tried a sample of the cake.
She gave me a sample of the new perfume.
The store is giving out samples of the new ice cream.
I will sample the soup before I eat it all.
He took a sample of the water to see if it was clean.
We can sample the music before we buy it.