aftertaste Definition
a taste that remains in one's mouth after eating or drinking something.
Using aftertaste: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aftertaste" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wine had a bitter aftertaste.
Example
The coffee left a pleasant aftertaste.
Example
The medicine has a strong aftertaste.
aftertaste Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for aftertaste
- lingering taste
- residual flavor
Phrases with aftertaste
leave an aftertaste
to have a lasting effect on one's thoughts or feelings
Example
The movie was entertaining, but it left a bitter aftertaste due to its problematic themes.
a taste similar to metal that lingers in one's mouth after eating or drinking something
Example
The water from the old pipes had a metallic aftertaste.
a taste that is not enjoyable and lingers in one's mouth after eating or drinking something
Example
The artificial sweetener left an unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth.
Origins of aftertaste
from 'after' + 'taste'
Summary: aftertaste in Brief
'Aftertaste' [af-ter-teyst] refers to a taste that remains in one's mouth after eating or drinking something. It can be pleasant or unpleasant, as in 'The wine had a bitter aftertaste.' 'Leave an aftertaste' is a phrase that means to have a lasting effect on one's thoughts or feelings, while 'a metallic aftertaste' describes a taste similar to metal that lingers in one's mouth.
