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taste Definition

taste (tāst)

transitive verb tast′ed, tast′·ing

  1. Obsolete to test by touching
  2. to test the flavor of by putting a little in one's mouth
  3. to detect or distinguish the flavor of by the sense of taste to taste sage in a dressing
  4. to eat or drink, esp. a small amount of
  5. to receive the sensation of, as for the first time; experience; have to have tasted freedom at last
  6. Archaic to appreciate; like

Etymology: ME tasten < OFr taster, to handle, touch, taste < VL *tastare, prob. < *taxitare, freq. of L taxare, to feel, touch sharply, judge of, freq. of tangere: see tact

intransitive verb

  1. to discern or recognize flavors by the sense of taste; have the sense of taste
  2. to eat or drink a small amount (of)
  3. to have the specific taste or flavor: sometimes with of the milk tastes sour; the salad tastes of garlic
  4. to have a sensation, limited experience, or anticipating sense (of something)

noun

  1. Obsolete
    1. a test; trial
    2. the act of tasting
  2. that one of the five senses that is stimulated by contact of a substance with the taste buds and is capable of distinguishing basically among sweet, sour, salt, and bitter: the flavor of any specific substance is usually recognized by its combined taste, smell, and texture
  3. the quality of a thing that is perceived through the sense of taste; flavor; savor
  4. a small amount put into the mouth to test the flavor
  5. the distinguishing flavor of a substance a chocolate taste
  6. a slight experience of something; sample to get a taste of another's anger
  7. a small amount; bit; trace; suggestion; touch
    1. the ability to notice, appreciate, and judge what is beautiful, appropriate, or harmonious, or what is excellent in art, music, decoration, clothing, etc.
    2. a specific preference; partiality; predilection a taste for red ties
    3. an attitude or a style reflecting such ability or preferences on the part of a group of people of a particular time and place
  9. a liking; inclination; fondness; bent to have no taste for business

Etymology: ME < OFr tast < the v.

taste Idioms

in (good, poor, etc.) taste

in a form, style, or manner showing a (good, poor, etc.) sense of beauty, excellence, fitness, propriety, etc.

in taste

in good taste

to one's taste

  1. pleasing to one
  2. so as to please one

taste Synonyms

taste

n.

  1. The sense that detects flavor

    tongue, taste buds, palate, gustation, goût (French).

  2. The quality detected by taste, sense 1

    flavor, savor, savoriness, sapidity, aftertaste, palatableness, tang, piquancy, suggestion, zip*, wallop*, ginger*, kick*, smack*, bang*, jolt*, oomph*, drive*, nuttiness*, zing*, punch*. *

    The four basic sensations of taste are: sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

  3. Judgment, especially esthetic judgment

    discrimination, susceptibility, appreciation, good taste, discernment, acumen, penetration, acuteness, feeling, refinement, appreciation; see also judgment 1.

  4. Preference

    tendency, leaning, affection, attachment; see inclination 1.

in bad taste

pretentious, rude, crass; see tasteless 2.

in good taste

delicate, pleasing, refined; see tasteful 2.

to one's taste

pleasing, satisfying, appealing; see pleasant

taste Synonyms

taste

v.

  1. To experience flavor

    relish, savor, smack one's lips, chew, eat, bite, enjoy.

  2. To test by the tongue

    sip, try, touch, sample, lick, suck, roll over in the mouth, partake of; see also examine 2.

  3. To recognize by flavor

    sense, savor, distinguish; see know 3.

  4. To experience

    feel, perceive, know; see undergo.

taste Usage Examples

Object

  • wine: And his grandparents ' place to taste wine placed on the.
  • note: Tasting Note: This wine is ruby red with purple reflections.

Converse of object

  • suit: We offer all styles of filming to suit personal tastes.
  • acquire: Or have you acquired a taste for it by now?

Possessives

everyone: Such reforms may not be to everyone's taste.

Adjective modifier

  • bitter: The formula produces a bitter taste to immediately prevent nail biting.
  • sour: These people have left a sour taste in my mouth.
  • musical: His musical tastes have expanded from Abba to Wings, ' the band the Beatles could have been ' .
  • eclectic: I was approached by ' We Love You ' Record label who have really eclectic tastes.
  • sweet: Deep golden yellow, plenty of acid in good balance with the sweet honeycomb honey taste, otherwise quite bland.
  • unpleasant: It still leaves a rather unpleasant taste in my mouth.

Modifies a noun

  • bud: Small in size, big in flavor they always get the taste buds going.
  • sensation: We like to source food from around the world bringing a host of taste sensations to your palate.

Noun used with modifier

everyones: Also they only do quite a limited continental breakfast, which suited us, but may not be to everyones taste.

Adjective complement

  • delicious: Eating sprouts may be a new concept to you, but the benefits speak for themselves - and they taste delicious.
  • salty: The gag in his mouth was so tight, the coarse fabric tasted salty against his tongue.
  • bitter: She taught me to remove the center of the garlic to stop it from tasting bitter.

Preposition: in

Preposition: with

salt: Stir in the diced green beans and coarsely chopped parsley, then season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Preposition: for

seasoning: Pepper and taste for seasoning, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

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