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
Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
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The fluffy ice cream has a chemical aftertaste, and there isn’t even a hint of vanilla in the mix.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
One editor found the aftertaste to be very off-putting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
One editor found the aftertaste to be very off-putting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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