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.
Recent Examples on the Web Manzano bananas are astringent, chalky, and have a tannic aftertaste when unripe. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2023 No major aftertaste but a slight stickiness on the tongue. Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023 The other has the aftertaste of a protein shake and a disconcerting mouthfeel. WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023 Wild catfish are notorious for their muddy aftertaste, yet this doesn’t seem to turn many people off. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 20 July 2023 The salted caramel, coconut almond, and Madagascar vanilla flavors are all equally delicious, and none of them have the artificially sweet aftertaste of similar options. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023 This can also help mask any noticeable aftertaste from the stevia sweetener. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023 The strawberry flavoring not only ensures that children will love taking it but also helps to mask any unpleasant fishy aftertaste. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023 Some low-alcohol wines have a bitter, almost metallic aftertaste; others taste artificial, like cotton candy or bubble gum. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2023 See More

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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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Cite this Entry

“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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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