tasting
Americannoun
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the act of one who tastes food or drink.
a final tasting of a dish before serving.
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a small quantity of food or drink that is tasted; a taste.
I’d like just a tasting.
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a slight experience of something; a taste.
Now you have a tasting of his stupidity.
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an event at which people can sample various wines, or other drinks or foods, for comparative purposes.
a tasting of champagnes from France.
Etymology
Origin of tasting
First recorded in 1375–1400; taste ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In 2010, Wonderful acquired Justin, which includes production facilities, a tasting room, inn and Michelin-starred restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Like the Philadelphia-born, Italian American that I am, I had a newfound determination to make sure everyone I knew had the mind-blowing experience of tasting my favorite coconutty, bite-sized treat.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
It has not been helped by Ireland's dominance of this contest, with Wales having not won this fixture since 2021 and not tasting victory in the Six Nations in Dublin since 2012.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Spread across its four floors are a tasting kitchen, “longevity” spa, private screening room and rooftop terrace, among other amenities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Dad waits for our reactions before tasting it himself.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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