tasting
/ˈteɪstɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tastings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A small amount of food or drink.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The taking of a small amount of food or drink into the mouth in order to taste it.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tasting” mean?
A small amount of food or drink.
Is “tasting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.