taste
verb
\ ˈtāst
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tasted;
tasting
Definition of taste
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to ascertain the flavor of by taking a little into the mouth
2
: to eat or drink especially in small quantities
3
: to perceive or recognize as if by the sense of taste
4
: to become acquainted with by experience
has tasted the frustration of defeat
1
: to have a specific flavor
the apple tastes sour
2
: to eat or drink a little
3
: to test the flavor of something by taking a small part into the mouth
4
: to have perception, experience, or enjoyment : partake
—often used with of
taste
nounDefinition of taste (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the objective sweet, sour, bitter, salty, or umami quality of a dissolved substance as perceived by the sense of taste
2a
: a sensation obtained from a substance in the mouth that is typically produced by the stimulation of the sense of taste combined with those of touch and smell : flavor
b
: the distinctive quality of an experience
that gruesome scene left a bad taste in my mouth
3
: the special sense that perceives and distinguishes the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a dissolved substance and is mediated by taste buds on the tongue
5
: individual preference : inclination
6a
: critical judgment, discernment, or appreciation
b
: manner or aesthetic quality indicative of such discernment or appreciation