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taste verb (tasted, tasting) 1 tr & intr to perceive the flavour of (food, drink or some other substance) by means of the sensation produced on the surface of the tongue. 2 to try or test (a food or drink) by eating or drinking a small amount of it. 3 to be aware of or recognize the flavour of something. 4 (taste of something) to have a specified flavour • This cake tastes of vanilla. 5 to eat or drink, especially in small quantities or with enjoyment • I had not tasted food for days. 6 to experience • taste defeat. noun 1 the particular sensation produced when food, drink or other substances are placed on the tongue. 2 the sense by which we perceive the flavour of food and drink, etc. 3 the quality or flavour of a food, drink or other substance that is perceived by this sense • dislike the taste of onions. 4 an act of tasting or a small quantity of food or drink tasted. 5 a first, usually brief, experience of something • a taste of what was to come. 6 the quality or flavour of something • the sweet taste of victory. 7 a liking or preference • a taste for exotic holidays. 8 the ability to judge and appreciate what is suitable, fine, elegant or beautiful • a joke in poor taste. tastable adj. to taste as needed to give a pleasing flavour • Add salt to taste.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French taster to touch.