tasting

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noun

tast·​ing ˈtā-stiŋ 

: an occasion for sampling a selection of foods or drinks in order to compare qualities

a wine tasting

—often used before another noun

a tasting menu/plate/board

a tasting room

Over time, fees at the tasting bar have increased to $10 or $20 per person.

—Tim Fish

Refined ranch cuisine, featuring multicourse tasting dinners … is the focus of the main restaurant at this luxurious resort …

—Alexis Korman et al.

The best way to develop your own wine vocabulary is to write your own tasting notes.

—Thomas Matthews

tasting

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present participle of taste entry 1

Examples of tasting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

This November, find Diwali celebrations, a Thanksgiving wine tasting, immersive decor themes and two opportunities to pass judgment on chili. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Surrounded by farmland and mountain views, the brewery has an indoor tasting lounge, a covered patio, picnic-style outdoor seating, and a fire pit that’s made for lingering with friends. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Every tasting in the Southern Living Test Kitchen is a bit of an adventure. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tasting

• tasting menu
• wine tasting

Rhymes for tasting

• basting
• hasting
• pasting
• wasting