Taste

/teΙͺst/

The meaning and definition of Taste, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
    β€œHe had a strange taste in his mouth.”
  2. The sense that consists in the perception and interpretation of this sensation.
    β€œHis taste was impaired by an illness.”
verb
  1. To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavour is distinguished.
    β€œThe chicken tasted great, but the milk tasted like garlic.”
  2. To experience.
    β€œI tasted in her arms the delights of paradise.”
Synonyms smack smatch culture discernment refinement style

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