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TASTE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Taste.

How to pronounce taste:

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Taste - as a noun

The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

Example: "The candy left him with a bad taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste sensation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesisesthesissensationsense datumsense experiencesense impression
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong liking

Example: "My own preference is for good literature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penchantpredilectionpreference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

Example: "Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appreciationdiscernmentperceptiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discriminationsecernment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A brief experience of something

Example: "He got a taste of life on the wild side"

A small amount eaten or drunk

Example: "Take a taste--you'll like it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mouthful
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

Example: "His cold deprived him of his sense of taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gustationgustatory modalitysense of taste

A kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

Example: "A wine tasting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tasting

Taste - as a verb

Have flavor; taste of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
savorsavour
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perceive by the sense of taste

Example: "Can you taste the garlic?"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehendperceive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take a sample of

Example: "Try these new crackers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sampletrytry out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumehaveingesttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a distinctive or characteristic taste

Example: "This tastes of nutmeg"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smack

Distinguish flavors

Example: "We tasted wines last night"

Experience briefly

Example: "The ex-slave tasted freedom shortly before she died"

Example Sentences

"I have a sweet taste in my mouth after eating the cake."
"The wine has a rich and fruity taste."
"He has a sophisticated taste in music."
"The ice cream has a creamy and indulgent taste."
"She has a refined taste in fashion."
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Word Game Points

Is TASTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, taste is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TASTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TASTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, taste is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TASTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is TASTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, taste is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TASTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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