tasting

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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

tasting

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present participle of taste entry 1

Examples of tasting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The continual tasting process involves meeting with winery owners, pouring with winemakers, and attending events in the search for special selections each quarter. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Attendees sample tastings of live-fire dishes from various chefs while enjoying sips of premium whiskey and wines from the region. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Big move for Minhwa Spirits Award-winning soju distillery Minhwa Spirits will move its tasting room from Doraville to Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood, the company announced this week. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The Sonoma County producer will close its tasting room after seeing a steady decline in sales, Cosco said. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tasting

• tasting menu
• wine tasting

Rhymes for tasting

• basting
• hasting
• pasting
• wasting