tasting

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noun

tast·​ing ˈtā-stiŋ How to pronounce tasting (audio)
Synonyms of tastingnext
: an occasion for sampling a selection of foods or drinks in order to compare qualities
a wine tasting
—often used before another noun
a tasting menu/plate/board
a tasting room
Over time, fees at the tasting bar have increased to $10 or $20 per person.—Tim Fish
Refined ranch cuisine, featuring multicourse tasting dinners … is the focus of the main restaurant at this luxurious resort …—Alexis Korman et al.
The best way to develop your own wine vocabulary is to write your own tasting notes.—Thomas Matthews

tasting

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present participle of taste entry 1

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Beyond meals, the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts is a highlight—guests can enjoy complimentary daily tastings to learn about Rhode Island food and wine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 Season broth with salt and freshly ground black pepper and simmer, uncovered, until flavors come together and broth is rich tasting, about 20 minutes. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 Grabbing a seat in their tasting room feels like sitting down by the fire in a friend’s living room, albeit a friend who has soaring ceilings and rustic-yet-elegant taste. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 The beer — in pints or small-group sampling flights for tastings — and wine are for customers 21 and older, naturally. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tasting

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First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tasting was in 1959

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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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