taste

/tˈe‍ɪst/

/ˈteɪst/

[verb] [noun]

to taste

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to have a specific flavor

synonyms : savor

savour

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

take a sample of

synonyms : sample

try

try out

experience briefly

distinguish flavors

have a distinctive or characteristic taste

synonyms : smack

Taste

[NOUN]

the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

synonyms : gustatory perception

gustatory sensation

taste perception

taste sensation

the ability that makes one able to distinguish different flavors

synonyms : gustation

gustatory modality

sense of taste

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc.

synonyms : appreciation

discernment

perceptiveness

a strong liking

synonyms : penchant

predilection

preference

a brief experience of something

a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

synonyms : tasting

a small amount eaten or drunk

synonyms : mouthful

Examples

1. The chef tasted the sauce with a small spoon.

2. We tasted some delicious Dutch cheese on our trip to Amsterdam.

3. This cake tastes amazing, wow!

4. I tasted sushi for the first time in Tokyo.

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