Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Taste.
How to pronounce taste:
US
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 sensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesis12esthesis11sensation9sense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strong liking
Example: "My own preference is for good literature"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penchant15predilection17preference17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
liking11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
Example: "Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appreciation18discernment16perceptiveness23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discrimination19secernment14Hyponyms (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)
mouthful16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantityHyponyms (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)
gustation10gustatory modalitysense of tasteA kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds
Example: "A wine tasting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tasting8Taste - as a verb
Have flavor; taste of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
savor8savour9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perceive by the sense of taste
Example: "Can you taste the garlic?"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a sample of
Example: "Try these new crackers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sample10try6try outHypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11have10ingest7take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have a distinctive or characteristic taste
Example: "This tastes of nutmeg"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smack13Distinguish 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."
Word Game Points
Is TASTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, taste is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTASTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is TASTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, taste is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTASTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
