tasting

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

Examples of tasting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The festival will be headlined by legendary artists Timbaland and B.o.B, and will feature tequila tastings, local taco eateries and more. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025

Building amenities like a 50-foot lap pool, fitness studio, wine cellar, and tasting room are perks provided to residents and their guests. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025

Below is a brief description and tasting notes on the world’s top single malt whisky category winners. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Toss it on for a wine tasting, then wear the pieces separately with jeans or leggings for a comfy travel-day outfit. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tasting

• tasting menu
• wine tasting

Rhymes for tasting

• basting
• hasting
• pasting
• wasting