taste buds

1. Oval-shaped clusters of cells located on the tongue and lining of the mouth that contain special nerve endings that help give rise to the sense of taste.

Example Sentences

What I didn’t know then — and have since learned — is that what was delighting my taste buds was a Mexican chili oil with roots in Orizaba, Veracruz, known as salsa macha.

From Los Angeles Times

I pick and choose depending on how my taste buds go.

From Los Angeles Times

“When your taste buds change and realize, ‘Hey, I really like these things and I have good memories of sharing them with my family.’”

From Salon

Chain is designed to rekindle memories in a way that excites your now-sophisticated taste buds.

From Los Angeles Times

The food is approachable but will expand your palate and excite your taste buds.

From Salon

Related Words

• appetite
• palate