Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Tasting: meaning, definitions and examples

🍴
Add to dictionary

tasting

 

[ ˈteɪstɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food and drink

The act of perceiving the flavor of something by taking it into the mouth; the sense of taste.

Synonyms

sampling, testing, trying

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't fully enjoy the tasting because of my cold.
  • She organized a wine tasting event for her friends.
  • The chef offered a tasting menu at the restaurant.
  • We were invited to a chocolate tasting at the local shop.
Context #2 | Noun

wine industry

An event at which people taste and compare different wines.

Synonyms

wine sampling, wine tasting

Examples of usage

  • The winery hosted a private tasting for wine enthusiasts.
  • He attended a blind tasting to improve his wine knowledge.
Context #3 | Verb

culinary

The act of perceiving the flavor of something by taking it into the mouth; to sample or test the flavor of something.

Synonyms

sampling, testing, trying

Examples of usage

  • She was tasting the soup to see if it needed more salt.
  • I enjoy tasting different cuisines when I travel.

Translations

Translations of the word "tasting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 degustação

🇮🇳 स्वाद लेना

🇩🇪 Verkostung

🇮🇩 mencicipi

🇺🇦 дегустація

🇵🇱 degustacja

🇯🇵 試食 (ししょく)

🇫🇷 dégustation

🇪🇸 degustación

🇹🇷 tatma

🇰🇷 시식 (sisik)

🇸🇦 تذوق

🇨🇿 ochutnávka

🇸🇰 ochutnávka

🇨🇳 品尝 (pǐncháng)

🇸🇮 degustacija

🇮🇸 smökkun

🇰🇿 дәм татуы

🇬🇪 გემოვნების შესწავლა (gemovnebis sheswavla)

🇦🇿 dadmaq

🇲🇽 degustación

Etymology

The word 'tasting' originated from the Old English word 'tæstan', which means 'to taste, try'. Over the centuries, as culinary practices developed, the concept of tasting expanded to include not just food but also beverages like wine. Tastings have become popular events in the food and beverage industry, allowing people to explore and appreciate different flavors and aromas.

See also: distaste, distasteful, taste, tasteful, tastefully, tasteless, tastelessly, tastelessness, taster, tastes, tastily, tastiness, tasty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,219, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.