aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
ˈaf-tər-ˌtāst 
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
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There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The aftertaste was almost as strong as the original taste.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
This adds healthy fats and richness, helping mask any artificial aftertaste from the powder.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The aftertaste was almost as strong as the original taste.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
This adds healthy fats and richness, helping mask any artificial aftertaste from the powder.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
-ˌtāst
: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended
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