tasting
ˈteɪstɪŋ
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Definition of tasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
culinarythe act of sampling food or drink to assess flavor
  • The chef performed a tasting before serving.
flavoring sampling savoring
2.
foodsocial event for sampling various foods or drinks
  • We attended a wine tasting last weekend.
degustation sampling savoring

Adjective

tastehaving a noticeable flavour used when judging food
  • The tasting event was a huge success.
flavorful gustatory palatable
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Expressions with tasting

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having a nice or enjoyable flavor
The soup was very pleasant-tasting and comforting..
having a strong, often acidic flavor
The sharp-tasting lemon made her eyes water.
social gathering to taste and compare wines
The wine tasting brought together many wine enthusiasts.
organized event where people try small amounts of different foods or drinks
We went to a wine tasting session at the local vineyard.
event where people taste items without knowing their identity
The wine club held a blind tasting to compare local vineyards.
series of small, intricate dishes served in a restaurant
The chef prepared a tasting menu for the special event.

Origin of tasting

Old French, taster (to touch, to try)

Terms with tasting included in their meaning

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sweetadj.
taste
tasting like sugar
beverage
drink made from or tasting of oranges
cooking
small quantity of food for tasting
medical
muscular organ in the mouth for tasting and speaking
taste
sour-tasting substance
limeadj.
flavor
tasting or smelling like a small green citrus fruit
home cooking
fresh, soft curd from whole milk, usually mild-tasting
lemonyadj.
food smell
tasting or smelling like lemon, often sharply acidic

Examples of tasting in a sentence

  • She organized a tasting for the new menu items.
  • The cheese tasting was a delightful experience.
  • They hosted a chocolate tasting at the festival.
  • The tasting menu featured five courses.
  • Guests enjoyed the tasting session at the winery.

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  1. French:dégustation, gustatif, ...
  2. German:Verkostung, Verkostungs-, ...
  3. Italian:degustazione, gustativo, ...
  4. Spanish:degustación, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova, ...
  6. Chinese:试吃, 品尝的, ...
  7. Japanese:試食, 試飲の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَذَوُّق, ذو نَكْهَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְעִימָה, טָעִים, ...
  10. Russian:дегустация, дегустационный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дегустація, дегустаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वाद परीक्षण, स्वाद चखने वाला, ...
taste
teɪst

Definition of taste - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
food testingtr./intr.perceive or experience the flavor of something by the tonguetr./intr.
  • She tasted the soup to check if it needed more salt..
sample savor
2.
trying outtr.experience brieflytr.
  • He tasted freedom for the first time.
sample savor try
3.
flavourintr.have a specific flavor perceived by the tongueintr.
  • The cake tastes delicious with vanilla.
flavor savor

Noun

1.
preferencespreference or liking for something
  • His taste in music is quite eclectic..
fondness liking preference
2.
experiencebrief experience of something
  • The trip gave her a taste of adventure.
glimpse preview sample
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make food taste different
The chef can change taste by adding spices.
experience success or win in a competition
After years of hard work, the team finally tasted victory.
taste developed through habit or learning
Olives are often considered an acquired taste.
experience success and want more
After winning his first match, he tasted blood and trained even harder.
start enjoying a particular food or drink
He developed a taste for spicy food while living in Mexico.
let someone experience something for a short time
The coach gave him a taste of real competition.

Origin of taste

Latin, gustus (taste)

Examples of taste in a sentence

  • They tasted the wine at the vineyard.
  • She tasted victory after the long race.
  • They tasted the thrill of adventure on their trip.
  • The soup tastes spicy with a hint of ginger.
  • This fruit tastes sweet and tangy.
  • Her taste in fashion is very unique.

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  1. French:goûter, goût, ...
  2. German:schmecken, Geschmack, ...
  3. Italian:gustare, gusto, ...
  4. Spanish:degustar, gusto, ...
  5. Portuguese:provar, preferência, ...
  6. Chinese:品尝, 品味, ...
  7. Japanese:味わう, 好み, ...
  8. Arabic:ذَاقَ, ذوق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִטְעוֹם, טַעַם, ...
  10. Russian:пробовать, вкус, ...
  11. Ukrainian:смакувати, смак, ...
  12. Hindi:चखना, रुचि, ...

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