taste

noun
UK: /teɪst/
US: /teɪst/

  1. The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat upon contact with a substance.

    1. I like the taste of this apple very much [ ] [ ]
    2. This medicine has a horrible taste, so I need a drink afterward [ ] [ ]

  2. A small quantity of something, especially food or drink, taken to assess its flavor.

    1. Can I have a taste of your cake, please? [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave me a taste of her homemade jam, and it was delicious [ ] [ ]

  3. A person's liking or preference for something; the ability to appreciate what is attractive, appropriate, or of high quality.

    1. He has good taste in music and art. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her poor taste in clothing was often the subject of jokes [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

discernment sip feel try appreciation savor flavor relish sample palate experience
taste verb

  1. To perceive or distinguish the flavor of something.

    1. I can taste the garlic in this sauce. [ ] [ ]
    2. I could taste something burning, so I checked the oven immediately [ ] [ ]

  2. To eat or drink a small amount of something to assess its flavor.

    1. Taste the soup and tell me if it needs more salt. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef asked him to taste the new sauce before serving it to customers [ ] [ ]

  3. To experience something.

    1. He finally tasted freedom after years in prison. [ ] [ ]
    2. After winning the championship, they tasted the sweet taste of victory. [ ] [ ]
taste adjective

  1. Having a particular flavor.

    1. This is a taste treat for all! [ ] [ ]
    2. She added a taste garnish to the dish. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "taste" in English means: The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat upon contact with a substance., A small quantity of something, especially food or drink, taken to assess its flavor., A person's liking or preference for something; the ability to appreciate what is attractive, appropriate, or of high quality..

The phonetic transcription of "taste" is /teɪst/ in British English and /teɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "taste": discernment, sip, feel, try, appreciation, savor, flavor, relish, sample, palate, experience.

Example usage of "taste": "I like the taste of this apple very much". More examples on the page.