taste 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tastenext
1
as in flavor
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste I can't stand the taste of cherry-flavored cough syrup

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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food I'll just have a taste of your dessert

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3
as in liking
positive regard for something trying to develop a taste for classical music

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taste

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verb

ˈtāst How to pronounce taste (audio)
1
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an adventurer who has tasted danger and lived to tell the tale

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2
as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of by your language I can taste that something is wrong

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Recent Examples of taste
Noun
For the first time, moderation has edged out taste as the top consideration when people drink, at 35% versus 33%. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 True Sea Moss worked with food developers in California to create products designed to present sea moss in offerings that were both pleasing in taste and texture. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
Kiwis range from very tart, when underripe, to remarkably sweet, and taste somewhat similar to a strawberry. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Other reviewers describe it as tasting like an orange Creamsicle. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for taste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taste
  1. flavor
  2. mouthful
  3. liking
  4. experience
  5. sense
  6. bite
  7. like
  8. undergo
Noun
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of flavor
Noun
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
    — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • They’re designed with a drawstring waistband to adjust the fit to your liking, plus two side pockets, two cargo pockets, and two back pockets to hold your essentials.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of liking
Verb
  • Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of experience
Verb
  • Task-specific intelligence, multi-modal sensing and real-time computing can transform the speed and agility with which companies can sense and respond to their external environment.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The mice that were prevented from scratching and those lacking the itch-sensing neuron experienced less inflammation.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • The reception reportedly offered multiple bars and food stations, which featured bites such as sushi and Italian cuisine.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • At match time expect a dip to the upper-80s with a feels-like of 96.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Fae introduced Amad for No 8 Christ Inao Oulai and switched Bonny with Elye Wahi in a like-for-like change.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of like
Verb
  • North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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“Taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taste. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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