taste

/teɪst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tastes · tasting · tasted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trong những cảm giác do lưỡi tạo ra khi phản ứng với một số hóa chất

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Noun

Examples

He had a strange taste in his mouth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác bao gồm việc nhận thức và giải thích cảm giác này

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Noun

Examples

His taste was impaired by an illness.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To sample the flavor of something orally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nếm thử hương vị của một thứ gì đó bằng miệng

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Verb

Examples

when the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm nhận được vị

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Verb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “taste” mean?

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

Is “taste” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.