to taste
idiom
: in an amount that results in the taste that one wants
—used in recipes to indicate how much salt, pepper, etc., should be added to food
Salt the stew to taste.
Examples of to taste in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Birdcode’s team helps advise customers on spice levels, often directing people to the medium level to start, Brandi said, but some brave diners haven’t been afraid to taste the fire.
—
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Toxic Plants Many houseplants can make your pet sick if ingested, and dogs and cats are equally likely to taste-test indoor plants.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
Season sauce with salt to taste and serve.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Add to the signature copper mug, an ounce of vodka and lime juice, adding in double that of both an IPA and ginger beer, garnishing with a slice of lime and fresh mint to taste.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to taste
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Toxic Plants Many houseplants can make your pet sick if ingested, and dogs and cats are equally likely to taste-test indoor plants.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
Season sauce with salt to taste and serve.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Add to the signature copper mug, an ounce of vodka and lime juice, adding in double that of both an IPA and ginger beer, garnishing with a slice of lime and fresh mint to taste.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to taste
Cite this Entry
“To taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20taste. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share