aftertaste

noun

af·​ter·​taste ˈaf-tər-ˌtāst How to pronounce aftertaste (audio)
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone

Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence

The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
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Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025 Tasters found this burger to have a puzzling aftertaste that turned them off. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 June 2025 The finish is long and spicy, with a dry rye and oak aftertaste. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aftertaste

Word History

Etymology

after- + taste entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftertaste was in 1592

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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

aftertaste

noun
af·​ter·​taste -ˌtāst How to pronounce aftertaste (audio)
: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended

Medical Definition

aftertaste

noun
af·​ter·​taste -ˌtāst How to pronounce aftertaste (audio)
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone

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