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Taste - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Taste is the sense that allows us to detect flavors in food and drink, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, or umami. It also refers to personal preference in style or aesthetics.

taste

/teɪst/ /teɪst/

Definition:

The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth when eating or drinking.

Synonyms:

flavor, savor, relish, tang

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

distaste, dislike

Common Collocations:

good taste, bad taste, taste buds, taste test, acquired taste

Derivatives:

tasty, tasteless, taster

Usage Tips:

Use "taste" as a noun for flavor or as a verb to describe sampling food or drink.

Common Phrases:

acquired taste, in bad taste, leave a bad taste in one's mouth

Etymology:

From Old French "taster," meaning to touch or try, influenced by Latin "taxare."

Examples:

  • 1. The soup has a rich and savory taste.
  • 2. She wanted to taste the cake before buying it.
  • 3. His music reflects his unique taste in art.
  • 4. The medicine left a bitter taste in her mouth.

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