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

In 14 tasting sessions, 265 judges hailing from 273 countries tasted 8,375 entries submitted by 17,61 breweries and cideries from 49 different countries. —Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

In the meantime, Fashion Island is hosting a Chandon Garden pop-up, offering complimentary sparkling wine tastings every weekend until May 25. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025

Other activities include painting workshops, camping, paddle boarding, wine tastings and more. —Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025

Wear it with sandals while wine tasting in Provence, or pair it with sneakers and a light jacket for a morning market stroll. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 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