tasting

[teys-ting] / ˈteɪs tɪŋ /

VERB

judge, try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bite chew eat enjoy sample savor sip

STRONG

assay criticize differentiate discern distinguish lick nibble partake perceive relish sense test touch

WEAK

try the flavor of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike

STRONG

neglect overlook

WEAK

abstain refrain

VERB

experience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate feel savor

STRONG

encounter know perceive undergo

WEAK

be exposed to come up against have knowledge of meet with partake of run up against

Antonyms

STRONG

misinterpret misunderstand

WEAK

abstain refrain

Example Sentences

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“Perfectly positioned on a 0.26-acre corner lot near world-class tasting rooms and restaurants, this property offers the ultimate blend of convenience, privacy, and provenance,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

After visiting Nisa, the 20 or so tourists with her group returned to Ashgabat for Carpet Day -- a national holiday honouring Turkmen rug artisans -- before visiting yurts and tasting local produce.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Another day, guests can join a private wine tasting and dinner at Karnas Vineyard in Bodrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

You might reasonably assume this would leave the finished dish tasting as though it were yearning for a blanket of Gruyère and a broiler.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“Odin,” said Wednesday, tasting the sound of the words in his mouth.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman