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 former Cinnabar Winery tasting room in downtown Saratoga recently became a specialty coffee spot called Pop Haus. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Depending on the itinerary, experiences may extend beyond the dining room through sushi demonstrations, tequila tastings and intimate culinary moments inspired by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature approach. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Depending on your dining style, opt for the Ultimate Duck Experience, a five-course tasting featuring tableside preparation (along with a tableside dessert and cocktail presentation), or spring for several upscale comforts a la carte. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Wine tasting passes are $75 per day and VIP passes cost $150 per day. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 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