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taste

/teɪst/
Meanings
  • noun

    The sense ability to detect the specific flavors, textures, and sometimes temperature of food or drink by using the taste buds.

    - "The chef added a pinch of salt to enhance the taste of the dish."
    - "I can't stand the taste of broccoli."
  • verb

    To sample or experience the quality of something, such as food, drink, or art.

    - "Let's taste this wine before we serve it."
    - "I'd love to taste your homemade pasta."
Pronunciation
  1. /teɪst/



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Synonyms

smack , smatch , culture , discernment , refinement , style , impression , sample , trial , hint , smack , smack , smake
Rhymes
Words rhyming with taste
chaste , haste , waste
Variants
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Etymology
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Old French 'taster' or Latin 'gustare' meaning 'to taste, savor'.

Trivia
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  1. The human tongue can detect five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory).

  2. The taste buds on the tongue are replaced every two weeks.

  3. The oldest known recipe, dating back to 1700 BC, is for making beer.

  4. In ancient Rome, people used to eat peppercorns whole as a sign of wealth and good taste.

Related Concepts
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  1. Flavor: The combination of taste, smell, and texture that we perceive when we eat or drink.

  2. Gustation: The sense of taste and the physiological process of detecting flavors.

Culture
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Taste is a significant aspect of human experience and plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, including food, art, music, and literature. In literature, taste is often used metaphorically to describe a person's appreciation for beauty or good taste. In art and music, taste refers to the ability to discern and appreciate the qualities that make a piece of art or music excellent.

How to Memorize "taste"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fork lifting a bite of food to your mouth, the taste buds on your tongue detecting the flavors, and the sensation of swallowing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the taste of a lemon with sourness, the taste of chocolate with sweetness, and the taste of coffee with bitterness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym TASTE: Texture, Appearance, Shape, Taste, and Smell to remember the different sensory aspects of food.

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