degustation

noun

de·​gus·​ta·​tion ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce degustation (audio)
: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions
degust transitive verb

Examples of degustation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Today: a freelance digital marketing specialist on $65k who attends a dessert degustation with her friends. Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024 Jervois Steak House This renowned Auckland restaurant recently opened within the confines of the glossy Sofitel Queenstown, serving its signature steaks along with a variety of seafood options and a six-course degustation menu. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023 La Reserve is comparable in style, with sleek design framing knockout ocean views—but with the vibe of a high-end wellness retreat, where degustation dinners can be plant-based, and guests can embark on full resets with mind and body bootcamps. Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023 Then bring your earthy treasures back to the hotel, where the chef of Dry Creek Kitchen will prepare a special course with your very own mushrooms as part of the four-course degustation. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for degustation 

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Word History

Etymology

French dégustation, from Latin degustation-, degustatio, from degustare to taste, from de- + gustare to taste — more at choose

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of degustation was circa 1656

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Cite this Entry

“Degustation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degustation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

degustation

noun
de·​gus·​ta·​tion ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di- How to pronounce degustation (audio)
: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring
degust transitive verb
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