aftertaste
aftertaste
Definition
after·taste (-tāst′)
noun
- a taste lingering in the mouth after eating, drinking, or smoking
- the feeling remaining after an experience
aftertaste
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- fruit: Their flavor has been described as being half-way between that of a banana and a lemon, with an aftertaste of passion fruit.
Converse of subject
- follow: When tasted neat there is an initial whoosh of alcohol followed by an aftertaste of apples and French chalk on a new inner-tube.
Converse of object
- linger: The palate is complex, with a combination of ripe fruit, citrus and oak, and a long and lingering aftertaste.
- leave: Twenty exciting Kitchens to cater for all tastes at prices that won't leave a bitter aftertaste.
- have: I was almost glad I was driving, except I had an aftertaste of cleaning fluid in my coke.
- produce: The blend of malt, hops and fruit produces a clean, hoppy aftertaste.
- reduce: A splash of water makes it fragrant and makes it less dry, but reduces the aftertaste.
Adjective modifier
- bitter: In the end, the fruits of any court victory may have a bitter aftertaste.
- nasty: Most household brands, ' family chocolate ' , contain vanillin, an artificial vanilla which is easily smelled and produces a nasty aftertaste.
- unpleasant: We then tried the London Pride which had acquired an unpleasant slippery aftertaste.
- sweet: Mike - 16/03/2006 12:59:00 Product Rating: Well balanced drop that has a lighter, almost sweet aftertaste.
- long: Fine dry tannins, perfect balance, with very long peppery plum aftertaste.
- fruity: The chicken had a superb texture and a subtle fruity aftertaste.
Noun used with modifier
- chocolate: The flavor is sweet and full, complex and pleasant; a combination of coffee and chocolate, with a bitter chocolate aftertaste.
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