Tasting

/ˈteɪstɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of sampling or trying food or drink to assess its flavor, quality, or characteristics.

We attended a wine tasting event at the vineyard last weekend.

a small amount of food or drink that is given to someone to try.

The chef offered a tasting of his new dessert to the guests.

verb

to sample food or drink in order to evaluate its flavor or quality.

I will be tasting the soup to see if it needs more seasoning.

to experience or undergo something in a brief or limited way.

He was tasting the joys of life for the first time during his travels.

from Middle English 'tasten', from Old French 'tester', from Latin 'gustare', meaning to taste.

wine tasting

An event where participants sample various wines.

taste test

An evaluation of food or drink based on flavor.

tasting menu

A selection of multiple small courses served for sampling.

taste

The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth.

flavor

The distinctive taste of a food or beverage.

savor

To taste and enjoy completely.

A casual or informal sampling of something.

We had a little tasting of the street food at the festival.