degustation

noun

de·​gus·​ta·​tion ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən 

: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions

degust

di-ˈgəst 

dē-

transitive verb

Examples of degustation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The nine-course degustation is the way to go, with simple, elemental plates like lamb that’s slow-cooked for 24 hours, cured mackerel with a salad of lupini beans, and fish from the market in Nazaré with mushroom stew and a foie gras emulsion. — Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 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

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

Rhymes for degustation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

degustation

noun

de·​gus·​ta·​tion ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di- 

: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring

degust

di-ˈgəst 

transitive verb