taste

[teɪst]

taste Definition

• 1. the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance
• 2. the faculty of perceiving this
• 3. a small portion of food or drink taken as a sample

Using taste: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "taste" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soup has a spicy taste.

• Example

  I don't like the taste of coffee.

• Example

  She took a taste of the sauce to see if it needed more salt.

taste Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for taste

• flavor
• savor
• smack
• tang
• bite

Antonyms for taste

• odor
• fragrance
• aroma

Phrases with taste

• acquired taste

  a liking for something that is not enjoyed by most people at first

  Example

  Sushi is an acquired taste for many people.

• in bad taste

  offensive or inappropriate

  Example

  His joke about the tragedy was in bad taste.

• leave a bad taste in one's mouth

  to create a negative impression or feeling

  Example

  The way he treated his employees left a bad taste in my mouth.

Origins of taste

from Old English 'tæstan', meaning 'to touch, taste'

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Summary: taste in Brief

The term 'taste' [teɪst] refers to the sensation of flavor in the mouth and throat, as well as the faculty of perceiving it. It can also refer to a small portion of food or drink taken as a sample. 'Taste' can be used in phrases like 'acquired taste,' denoting a liking for something not enjoyed by most people at first, and 'in bad taste,' indicating something offensive or inappropriate.