Taste
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British pronunciation/teɪst/
American pronunciation/teɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "taste"

to taste
01

to have a specific flavor

Linking Verb: to taste [adj]
Intransitive: to taste of sth
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The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs.
Coffee always tastes better when freshly brewed.
02

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

Transitive: to taste a flavor
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She tastes the savory herbs in her homemade soup.
As the wine connoisseur swirled the glass, he anticipated the opportunity to taste the complex notes of the aged red wine.
03

to experience or try the flavor of food or drinks by consuming a sample

Transitive: to taste food or drinks
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The chef is tasting the sauce to ensure it has the right balance of flavors.
While I was cooking, I tasted the pasta to check if it was al dente.
04

to experience or encounter something

Transitive: to taste an experience or sentiment
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After years of hard work, she finally tasted success and achieved her goals.
He traveled to a foreign country to taste the excitement of a different culture.
Taste
01

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

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He liked the complex taste of the wine.
He loves the taste of fresh tomatoes in the summer.
02

the ability that makes one able to distinguish different flavors

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Her refined sense of taste allowed her to detect subtle notes in the wine.
He lost his taste temporarily after catching a cold, making food seem bland.
03

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

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Her taste in clothing reflects her keen eye for elegant and timeless fashion.
He has a discerning taste in art, preferring minimalist pieces with subtle complexities.
04

a strong liking or preference for something

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She has a taste for adventure, always seeking new and exciting experiences.
His taste for classical music led him to attend concerts regularly.
05

a brief or limited experience of something that gives an initial sense or impression

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The internship gave her a taste of what it's like to work in the fashion industry.
He got a taste of the local culture during his weekend trip to the countryside.
06

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

07

a small amount eaten or drunk

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She took a taste of the soup to check if it needed more seasoning.
At the wine tasting event, they were given a taste of several different vintages.
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(surfing) used to describe something amazing, beautiful, or highly impressive, often in the context of surfing

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That wave was pure taste — perfect shape and power.
Did you see that sunset session?
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