A2noun 1K

Taste

🇬🇧 UK /["/teɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/teɪst/"]/

Meaning of Taste

the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth

In simple words: The flavor you feel when you eat or drink something.

Taste in a sentence

• The taste of chocolate is my favorite flavor.
• She has a refined taste in art and music.
• I love the taste of fresh strawberries in summer.
• His taste in clothing is very unique and stylish.
• The chef is known for the taste of his delicious dishes.

How to use Taste

Use 'taste' when talking about how food or drink feels to your mouth. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like reviews and everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

taste + object

Memory hint

Remember 'taste' as 'tasty' – both involve flavors.

Related words

Collocations with Taste

• delicious
• fresh
• nice
• have
• leave
• affect
• buds
• brief
• little
• small
• get
• have
• taste
• taste of
• a taste of things to come
• brief
• little
• small
• get
• have
• taste
• taste of
• a taste of things to come
• excellent
• exquisite
• fine
• reflect
• show
• exercise
• in … taste
• with taste
• taste in
• an arbiter of taste
• in the best possible taste
• in the worst possible taste
• catholic
• eclectic
• varied
• have
• like
• share
• lie
• run
• change
• for somebody’s taste
• to taste
• to your taste
• a man/​woman of … tastes
• a matter of (personal) taste
• a wide range/​variety of tastes

Synonyms for Taste

• flavor
• savor
• relish
• palate
• zest

Opposites of Taste

• dislike
• aversion
• indifference

Common mistakes with Taste

• Confusing 'taste' as a noun and a verb; needs context.
• Using 'taste' without an object; e.g., 'I taste' rather than 'I taste the soup'.
• Saying 'taste good' instead of 'tastes good'.

Frequently asked questions about Taste

What does Taste mean?

The flavor you feel when you eat or drink something.

What is the definition of Taste?

the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth

How do you use Taste in a sentence?

The taste of chocolate is my favorite flavor.

Can you give another example of Taste?

She has a refined taste in art and music.

What are synonyms for Taste?

Common alternatives include flavor, savor, relish, palate, zest.

What is the opposite of Taste?

Opposite meanings include dislike, aversion, indifference.

What words go with Taste?

It commonly pairs with delicious, fresh, nice, have, leave, affect, buds, brief, little, small, get, have, taste, taste of, a taste of things to come, brief, little, small, get, have, taste, taste of, a taste of things to come, excellent, exquisite, fine, reflect, show, exercise, in … taste, with taste, taste in, an arbiter of taste, in the best possible taste, in the worst possible taste, catholic, eclectic, varied, have, like, share, lie, run, change, for somebody’s taste, to taste, to your taste, a man/​woman of … tastes, a matter of (personal) taste, a wide range/​variety of tastes.

What are common mistakes when using Taste?

Confusing 'taste' as a noun and a verb; needs context. Using 'taste' without an object; e.g., 'I taste' rather than 'I taste the soup'. Saying 'taste good' instead of 'tastes good'.

How do you pronounce Taste?

US: /["/teɪst/"]/, UK: /["/teɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Taste?

Use 'taste' when talking about how food or drink feels to your mouth. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, like reviews and everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Taste?

"Taste" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.