tasting

[ teys-ting ]

noun

1. the act of one who tastes food or drink:

   a final tasting of a dish before serving.

2. a small quantity of food or drink that is tasted; a taste:

   I’d like just a tasting.

3. a slight experience of something; a taste:

   Now you have a tasting of his stupidity.

4. an event at which people can sample various wines, or other drinks or foods, for comparative purposes:

   a tasting of champagnes from France.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tasting¹

First recorded in 1375–1400; taste ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

We do regular tastings with purveyors such as Chef Collective and Natoora out of Brooklyn and Murray’s Cheese across the street.

From Salon

I play a little game isolating scents in patches of wind, flaring my nostrils and parting my lips slightly, as if wine tasting.

From Los Angeles Times

Ototo includes tasting notes, suggested pairings and information about the breweries.

From Los Angeles Times

That incredible run was a club record without tasting defeat.

From BBC

The Manchester City manager has lost seven times to Spurs during his eight-year tenure, only tasting defeat more against Liverpool and Manchester United with eight.

From BBC

Related Words

• bite
• chew
• eat
• enjoy
• sample
• savor
• sip