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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.
2.
foodsocial event for sampling various foods or drinks
- We attended a wine tasting last weekend.
Adjective
tastehaving a noticeable flavour used when judging food
- The tasting event was a huge success.
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.
having a sharp, acidic flavor
The sour-tasting lemonade was refreshing on a hot day..
having a sour acidic taste
The lemonade was refreshingly acid-tasting.
having a very unpleasant or disgusting flavor
The medicine was foul-tasting and hard to swallow.
having a flavor like something new or recently made
This salad is so fresh-tasting!
having a gentle or subtle flavor
The soup was mild-tasting and easy to enjoy.
wine tasting of same vintage from different producers
We attended a horizontal tasting of 2015 Bordeaux wines.
wine tasting of different vintages from one winery
We attended a vertical tasting of Bordeaux wines.
Origin of tasting
Old French, taster (to touch, to try)
Terms with tasting included in their meaning
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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
flavor
tasting or smelling like a small green citrus fruit
home cooking
fresh, soft curd from whole milk, usually mild-tasting
food smell
tasting or smelling like lemon, often sharply acidic
taste
tasting of or containing salt
candy
small area of sour-tasting candy
literal eating
bite into something once for eating or tasting
food
act of tasting or sampling something
spice
small hot-tasting pod of a pepper plant
taste
tasting very sweet like natural bee syrup
taste
tasting both bitter and sweet
enjoy sweets
enjoy eating sweet-tasting foods
taste
tasting or smelling like smoke from a strong hardwood
biology
sensory organ on the tongue for tasting flavors
food lover
person who loves eating and tasting different foods
tasting
taste a small amount to assess flavor
act
the act of tasting something
taste
similar to or tasting like beef
drink
tray holding several small glasses of beer for tasting or serving
taste smell
tasting or smelling like cherries
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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- French:dégustation, gustatif, ...
- German:Verkostung, Verkostungs-, ...
- Italian:degustazione, gustativo, ...
- Spanish:degustación, ...
- Portuguese:prova, ...
- Chinese:试吃, 品尝的, ...
- Japanese:試食, 試飲の, ...
- Arabic:تَذَوُّق, ذو نَكْهَة, ...
- Hebrew:טְעִימָה, טָעִים, ...
- Russian:дегустация, дегустационный, ...
- Ukrainian:дегустація, дегустаційний, ...
- Hindi:स्वाद परीक्षण, स्वाद चखने वाला, ...
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..
2.
trying outtr. experience brieflytr.
- He tasted freedom for the first time.
3.
flavourintr. have a specific flavor perceived by the tongueintr.
- The cake tastes delicious with vanilla.
Noun
1.
preferencespreference or liking for something
- His taste in music is quite eclectic..
2.
experiencebrief experience of something
- The trip gave her a taste of adventure.
3.
discernmentability to discern aesthetic quality
- She has a great taste in fashion..
4.
flavor sensesensation from the tongue when eating or drinking
- The taste of chocolate is sweet and rich.
5.
actthe act of tasting something
- The taste of the wine was exquisite.
6.
foodsmall sample of food or drink
- She had a taste of the new dish.
Expressions with taste
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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.
suitable or pleasing to someone's preferences
The decor was exactly to her taste.
something that people have different opinions about
Choosing the best movie is a matter of taste.
begin to like something after trying it
She didn't like sushi at first, but she acquired a taste for it.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards
Her outfit was in good taste for the event.
offensive or inappropriate
His joke about the accident was in poor taste.
adjust flavor by adding ingredients as needed
You can season to taste with more herbs.
a situation of wanting expensive things but having little money
He has champagne taste on a beer salary and struggles to pay bills.
experience the same bad thing done to others
He got a taste of his own medicine when pranked.
preference for expensive things with limited money available
She has champagne taste on a beer wallet but still buys designer clothes.
develop an appreciation or liking for something
She cultivated a taste for classical music over the years.
offensive or inappropriate
His joke about the accident was in bad taste.
cause a lingering negative impression or feeling
The rude comment left a bad taste behind.
cause someone to feel upset or uncomfortable after something
The unfair decision left a bad taste in his mouth.
cause a lingering feeling of discomfort or disapproval
The unfair decision left a bad taste in the mouth.
cause an unpleasant memory or feeling
The unfair decision left a sour taste in her mouth.
create a negative feeling or impression
The unfair decision left an unpleasant taste with the team.
people like different things without explanation
He loves pineapple pizza, but there's no accounting for taste.
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.
They have a similar taste in movies. The workshop offered a taste of the craft. His brief visit gave him a taste of city life. His taste in music is impeccable. The designer's taste is evident in her work. The taste of lemon is sour and refreshing. She couldn't forget the taste of her grandmother's pie. She took a small taste of the soup. A taste of the cake left him wanting more. Would you like a taste of my soup? The vendor offered tastes of fresh cider.
View all translations of taste
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- French:goûter, goût, ...
- German:schmecken, Geschmack, ...
- Italian:gustare, gusto, ...
- Spanish:degustar, gusto, ...
- Portuguese:provar, preferência, ...
- Chinese:品尝, 品味, ...
- Japanese:味わう, 好み, ...
- Arabic:ذَاقَ, ذوق, ...
- Hebrew:לִטְעוֹם, טַעַם, ...
- Russian:пробовать, вкус, ...
- Ukrainian:смакувати, смак, ...
- Hindi:चखना, रुचि, ...
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