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tastes

/teɪsts/

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noun

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

Examples :

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."

sensation physiology food

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noun

The sense that consists in the perception and interpretation of this sensation.

Examples :

"His taste was impaired by an illness."

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noun

A small sample of food, drink, or recreational drugs.

Examples :

"The restaurant offered small tastes of different desserts before the main course. "

food drink substance sensation

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A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.

Examples :

"Dr. Parker has good taste in wine."

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noun

Personal preference; liking; predilection.

Examples :

"I have developed a taste for fine wine."

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A small amount of experience with something that gives a sense of its quality as a whole.

Examples :

"Having just a few tastes of college life during the summer program made her excited to apply for full-time admission. "

quality sensation

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noun

A kind of narrow and thin silk ribbon.

Examples :

"My grandmother used tastes in various colors to tie bows on the gifts for my birthday. "

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verb

To sample the flavor of something orally.

Examples :

"The chef tastes the soup to make sure it has enough salt. "

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verb

To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavour is distinguished.

Examples :

"The chicken tasted great, but the milk tasted like garlic."

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verb

Examples :

"I tasted in her arms the delights of paradise."

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verb

To take sparingly.

Examples :

"The chef tastes the soup very carefully, taking only a small spoonful to check the seasoning. "

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verb

To try by eating a little; to eat a small quantity of.

Examples :

"The chef tastes the sauce before serving it to make sure it's seasoned correctly. "

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To try by the touch; to handle.

Examples :

"The baker tastes the dough to check if it's the right consistency. "

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