Palate

/ˈpæl.ət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The roof of the mouth separating the cavities of the mouth and the nasal passages.

After the accident, he had trouble feeling food on the palate.

A person's appreciation of taste and flavor.

Her refined palate allowed her to distinguish between high quality wines.

A particular range of tastes or flavors.

The chef aims to please every palate with his diverse menu.

From Latin 'palatum', meaning 'roof of the mouth'.

acquired taste

A preference for something that is not liked at first but becomes enjoyable over time.

cultured palate

A refined sense of taste shaped by experience.

sophisticated palate

A developed and nuanced appreciation for food and flavors.

gustation

The action or perception of tasting.

tastebuds

Sensory organs on the tongue responsible for taste.

flavor

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Foodie

She's such a foodie; she really has a great palate for gourmet meals.

Picky eater

He’s a picky eater, but he has a very discerning palate.