Taste Definition & Meaning
taste
- noun
- the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste"
- a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
- delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
- a brief experience of something; "he got a taste of life on the wild side"; "she enjoyed her brief taste of independence"
- a small amount eaten or drunk; "take a taste--you'll like it"
- the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste"
- a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; "a wine tasting"
- verb
- have flavor; taste of something
- perceive by the sense of taste; "Can you taste the garlic?"
- take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"
- have a distinctive or characteristic taste; "This tastes of nutmeg"
- distinguish flavors; "We tasted wines last night"
- experience briefly; "The ex-slave tasted freedom shortly before she died"
"Taste" in song lyrics
See how taste is used in real songs:
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"Sweet honeybun can I get a taste?"
2nd II None — Didn't Mean To Turn You On -
"Yo Wisdom, your lyrics are in bad taste"
3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens -
"Taking your hip- hop and enhancing the taste"
69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass
Words that rhyme with taste
Usage tips for "taste"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "taste" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for taste to find words that pair well.