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

Smithsonian Journeys has dialed up the depth of exploration for these itineraries, adding beer tastings or artisan bakery visits to shore excursions, and again putting their experts onboard for fascinating lectures on the region. — Scott Laird, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

The original Somni, located in the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel and part of José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup, opened last decade, but the pandemic claimed the 10-seat tasting counter. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Visitors can book a 20-minute art tour followed by six wines, settle into a garden tasting or order a glass and explore at their own pace. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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