aftertaste
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Definition of aftertaste
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cilantro-lime dressing gave the wheel a sullen wet sheen, with a lingering aftertaste that reminded me of soy sauce. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "Review: Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine restaurant is mid-level Mexican food in San Antonio’s Stone Oak," 22 Aug. 2019 Cons: These kinds of straws are the hardest of the straws to clean and can have a little bit of a chalky aftertaste. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, "Plastic straws are trash. Are there alternatives that don't suck?," 16 Aug. 2019 Veronica Mars has gotten a warier, moodier makeover (just check out those True Detective–style opening credits), with higher stakes, a deeply cynical sensibility, and an ending that leaves a bitter aftertaste. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, "The Moody Return of Veronica Mars," 15 July 2019 Participants were also asked to comment on aftertaste and consistency. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Who makes the best ranch dressing? We tried 14 brands to find the tastiest one for veggies, pizza and much more," 17 June 2019 The oil also lends a lingering, pleasantly bitter aftertaste that is akin to hops, but definitely different. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, "Finnegans’ hemp oil beer is the first of its kind in Minnesota — and it’s good," 25 June 2019 The cheese has a satiny texture, an earthy bouquet and a mild flavor with a distinctive goaty aftertaste. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "Farm to Cheese Board," 2 July 2018 Another pro: Users report there is little to no aftertaste, a problem with products like Stevia. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "Beyond bugs: 12 unique (and strange) ingredients at Mom's Organic Market and what to do with them," 16 May 2018 This hybrid scone-soda bread has a dense, cake-like texture and unpleasant licorice aftertaste from a heavy hand of caraway seeds. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, "6 New Trader Joe's Products, Plus Something Called a ‘Blarney Scone,‘ Reviewed," 14 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aftertaste.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for aftertaste
aftertaste
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aftertaste
: a taste that remains after something is eaten or drunk
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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
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Medical Definition of aftertaste
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
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