aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
ˈaf-tər-ˌtāst 
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
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The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
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The first notes are of a side stack of diner pancakes, while the aftertaste is warm, toasty coffee.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Another favorite is Evian, from France, and Fiji, a popular dessert choice thanks to its slightly sweet aftertaste.
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For those with more discerning taste buds, there is no metallic aftertaste and zero chemical concerns.
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The end result, somehow, is still creamy and dense, albeit with the slight chemical aftertaste synonymous with protein bars.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Another favorite is Evian, from France, and Fiji, a popular dessert choice thanks to its slightly sweet aftertaste.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
For those with more discerning taste buds, there is no metallic aftertaste and zero chemical concerns.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
The end result, somehow, is still creamy and dense, albeit with the slight chemical aftertaste synonymous with protein bars.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
-ˌtāst
: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended
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