Aftertaste: meaning, definitions and examples

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aftertaste

[ ˈæftərˌteɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

taste sensation

Aftertaste refers to the flavor that lingers in your mouth after eating or drinking something. It can be pleasant or unpleasant, depending on the food or drink consumed. Aftertaste is a significant aspect in wine tasting and food pairings, as it can influence a person's overall experience of the flavor. The duration and quality of an aftertaste can vary widely from one item to another.

Synonyms

following taste, lingering flavor, residual taste.

Examples of usage

  • The aftertaste of the chocolate was rich and velvety.
  • Some wines have a strong aftertaste that can be quite complex.
  • The spicy aftertaste lingered long after the meal was over.

Translations

Translations of the word "aftertaste" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retrogosto

🇮🇳 बाद का स्वाद

🇩🇪 Nachgeschmack

🇮🇩 aftertaste

🇺🇦 післясмак

🇵🇱 posmak

🇯🇵 アフターテイスト

🇫🇷 arrière-goût

🇪🇸 regusto

🇹🇷 sonra tadı

🇰🇷 여운

🇸🇦 طعم بعدي

🇨🇿 dochuť

🇸🇰 dochuť

🇨🇳 余味

🇸🇮 pookus

🇮🇸 eftirsvið

🇰🇿 дәмі

🇬🇪 შემდგომი გემო

🇦🇿 sonra dad

🇲🇽 regusto

Etymology

The word 'aftertaste' combines 'after,' meaning following in time or order, and 'taste' which refers to the sensation produced when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with taste receptor cells. The term emerged in the English language in the late 19th century, specifically designed to capture the phenomenon of flavors that remain after consuming food or beverages. As gastronomy evolved, the concept of aftertaste gained importance, particularly in cultures that emphasize culinary arts, such as French cuisine, where it is essential to evaluate not just the initial flavor but also what lingers thereafter. The concept also appears in literature and tasting notes for wines and spirits, where it is examined to define the overall experience of a drink.