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   taste

   /teɪst/

   noun

   • 1. the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance: "the wine had a fruity taste" Similar flavoursavourrelishtangsmack
   • ▪ the faculty of perceiving taste: "birds do not have a highly developed sense of taste"
   • ▪ a small portion of food or drink taken as a sample: "try a taste of cheese" Similar mouthfuldropbitspoonfulsamplesipnipswallowtouchsprinkletricklesoupçondashpinchmorselbitenibbletitbitshredmodicum
   • ▪ a brief experience of something, conveying its basic character: "it was his first taste of serious action" Similar experienceimpressionsampleexposure tocontact withinvolvement withfamiliarity withparticipation in
   • 2. a person's liking for particular flavours: "this pudding is too sweet for my taste" Similar palatesense of tastetaste budsappetitestomach
   • ▪ a person's tendency to like or be interested in something: "he found the aggressive competitiveness of the profession was not to his taste" Similar likinglovefondnessfancydesirepreferencepenchantpredilectioninclinationpartialityleaningbentdispositionpronenesshankeringappetitethirsthungerrelishsoft spotweaknessOpposite dislike
   • 3. the ability to discern what is of good quality or of a high aesthetic standard: "she has frightful taste in literature" Similar judgementdiscriminationdiscernmenttastefulnesscultivationculturerefinementpolishfinesseelegancegracestylestylishnessOpposite tastelessness
   • ▪ conformity or failure to conform with generally held views concerning what is offensive or acceptable: "that's a joke in very bad taste" Similar decorumproprietycorrectnessetiquettepolitenesstacttactfulnessdiplomacydelicacynicetysensitivitydiscretiontastefulnesspolitesse

   verb

   • 1. perceive or experience the flavour of: "she had never tasted ice cream before" Similar perceivediscernmake outdistinguishdifferentiate
   • ▪ have a specified flavour: "the coffee tasted of acorns" Similar have a flavoursavoursmackbe reminiscentsuggest
   • ▪ sample the flavour of (food or drink) by taking it into the mouth: "the waiter poured some wine for him to taste" Similar sampletesttrycheckexaminesavoursipsupnibble
   • ▪ eat or drink a small portion of: "she tasted course after course, but was unable to eat very much" Similar consumedrinkeatpartake ofdevour
   • 2. have experience of: "the team has not yet tasted victory at home" Similar experienceundergoencountermeetcome face to face withcome up againstknowhave knowledge ofsampletry

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘touch’): from Old French tast (noun), taster (verb) ‘touch, try, taste’, perhaps based on a blend of Latin tangere ‘to touch’ and gustare ‘to taste’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tasteable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTASTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TASTE definition: 1. the flavour of something, or the ability of a person or animal to recognize different flavours…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tasteTaste Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 17, 2012 · a. : the special sense that perceives and distinguishes the sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or umami quality of a dissolved substance and is mediated by taste buds on the tongue. b. : the objective sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or umami quality of a dissolved substance as perceived by the sense of taste. c.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tasteTaste - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Taste is the ability to tell the difference between flavors in your mouth. It's your sense of taste that tells you if what you're eating is salty, sweet, or sour. The verb taste means to perceive with

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTASTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a person's ability to judge and recognize what is good or suitable, especially relating to such matters as art, style, beauty, and behavior: have good/terrible/etc. taste He has terrible taste, so you can probably imagine what his house looks like. taste in His taste in clothes leaves a little to be desired. tastes B2 [ plural ]

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › tasteTASTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the sense by which the flavor or savor of things is perceived when they are brought into contact with the tongue. the sensation or quality as perceived by this sense; flavor. a small quantity tasted; a morsel, bit, or sip. a relish, liking, or partiality for something: a taste for music.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontaste noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of taste noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTASTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   taste is the general word: the taste of roast beef. flavor is a characteristic taste, usually of a pleasing kind, and as of some ingredient put into the food: lemon flavor. savor, much less common than taste or flavor, implies pleasing scent as well as taste or flavor, and connotes enjoyment in tasting: The sauce has an excellent savor.