de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən 
: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions
de·gust
dēˈgəst
variants
or less commonly degustate
-ˈgəˌstāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: taste
especially
: to savor or relish as a connoisseur or tester
observes and degusts the great world of London —
E. K. Brown
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Manfredi’s – an Italian restaurant — and The Chefs Table – a degustation tasting menu with wine pairings – are also available, and do not cost extra.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Food and drink Adjacent to the lobby is Il Ristorante Alain Ducasse Roma, Ducasse’s first Italian offering, where guests can dine a la carte or choose the six or eight-course degustation menu.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The nine-course degustation was entirely vegetarian, with many ingredients grown on-site; the property doesn’t serve meat.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Manfredi’s – an Italian restaurant — and The Chefs Table – a degustation tasting menu with wine pairings – are also available, and do not cost extra.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Julius Baer ranks 25 cities by analyzing the cost of private school fees, residential property, cars, degustation dinners, and other luxuries in each destination.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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“Degustation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degustation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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degustation
noun
de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di-
: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring
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