tasting

noun

tast·​ing ˈtā-stiŋ How to pronounce tasting (audio)
: 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

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Cutwater opened a tasting room and kitchen in Miramar in 2017, which serves its cocktails, spirits and a mix of burgers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 The chunky black frames give just enough edge without feeling over the top, and the gradient lenses are perfect for everything from beach days to wine tastings. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025 The bottle will be paired with a private tasting hosted by Julian Van Winkle himself, giving the winner not only a collectible piece of bourbon history but also a story as rare as the whiskey inside. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Featuring dozens of food presentations, bourbon tastings, and performances from over 110 artists, the festival promises to be unforgettable. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasting

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tasting was in 1959

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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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