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The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance
“Research is ongoing into the phenomenon of how the brain perceives taste.”
A small portion of food or drink taken as a sample
“The woman saw how much Sally was enjoying her meal and subsequently asked the waiter to bring her a taste of what she was having.”
A person's tendency to like or be interested in something
“My brother and I share the same taste in food, drink, and humor.”
A person's liking for particular flavors
“I acquired a taste for spicy food during my journey across Asia.”
The ability to discern what is of good quality or of a high aesthetic standard
“You have demonstrated an impressive degree of taste in the decorating of your apartment.”
A brief experience of something, conveying its basic character
“Olivia gets a taste of freedom every time she rides through the city on her bicycle.”
A sample of something, typically used as an example of something
“This is just a taste of more to come.”
A small amount of something
“There was a slight taste of brogue in his accent, and ours was a county where wandering Irishmen were not held in much favor.”
Conformity or failure to conform with generally held views concerning what is offensive or acceptable
“Your choice of words was poor and not in good taste.”
A liking or desire for something
The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance
The prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
(usually "savouries") A savoury dish, especially a snack or appetizer
Polite or refined social behavior
Characterized by skill in an artful manner
A feeling of contentment from the fulfillment of one's wishes or expectations
A taste or experience of something beforehand or in advance
A person or thing that is very popular or held in high regard
A portion or serving, especially of food
The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
A stroke or touch with one's tongue
The organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information
An individual's share of a dividend
One's opinion or attitude towards something
To sample the flavor of something orally
“The waiter would bring us a selection of wine and cheeses to taste.”
To have an experience of
“Andy Dufresne could finally taste freedom after breaking out of Shawshank State Penitentiary.”
To perceive or experience the flavor of
“I could definitely taste a hint of honey in my drink.”
To resemble or have a specified flavor of (something)
“The dessert would taste of raspberry.”
To eat or drink a small portion of
“Can I taste a little of what you're having?”
To consume a liquid
To experiment or test something
To imbibe or consume by licking or slurping
To browse rapidly
To chew, grip or tear at something edible with one's teeth
Types of senses
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