Taste: meaning, definitions and examples

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taste

[ teɪst ]

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sense

The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.

Synonyms

flavor, savor, tang

Examples of usage

The taste of the soup was delicious.
She couldn't stand the taste of cilantro.

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experience

To perceive or experience the flavor of something through the sense of taste.

Synonyms

sample, sip, try

Examples of usage

He tasted the wine before serving it.
She refused to taste the new dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "taste" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gosto

sabor
paladar

🇮🇳 स्वाद

🇩🇪 Geschmack

🇮🇩 rasa

🇺🇦 смак

🇵🇱 smak

🇯🇵 味

🇫🇷 goût

🇪🇸 sabor

🇹🇷 tat

🇰🇷 맛

🇸🇦 طعم

🇨🇿 chuť

🇸🇰 chuť

🇨🇳 味道

🇸🇮 okus

🇮🇸 bragð

🇰🇿 дәм

🇬🇪 გემო

🇦🇿 dad

🇲🇽 sabor

Word origin

The word 'taste' originated from the Old French word 'taster' meaning 'to taste, sample, or enjoy'. It has evolved over time to represent the sense of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat. The concept of taste has been essential to human survival and pleasure, influencing culinary traditions and personal preferences.