Taste /teɪst/

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

Definition

noun

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
“He had a strange taste in his mouth.”
The sense that consists in the perception and interpretation of this sensation.
“His taste was impaired by an illness.”

verb

To sample the flavor of something orally.
To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavour is distinguished.
“The chicken tasted great, but the milk tasted like garlic.”

Synonyms smack smatch culture discernment refinement style

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Taste /teɪst/

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