How to Use aftertaste in a Sentence

aftertaste

noun
  • The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
  • This game will be the nasty aftertaste, at least for a while.
    — Vahe Gregorian, kansascity, 24 Mar. 2018
  • Thanks to the mint, the aftertaste was fresh and just a bit earthy.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 9 July 2024
  • The new ones are like they've been left out and have a weird aftertaste.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The white meat had a faint aftertaste; the dark meat was just fine, though.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2020
  • The finish is long and spicy, with a dry rye and oak aftertaste.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Peele thought the brittle had an odd aftertaste of spice and smoke.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2021
  • Many claim that their product does not have an aftertaste.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The food will still taste great, but there could be a bitter aftertaste.
    — Emily Wright, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • My first efforts were on the right track, but the meat had a funky aftertaste.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2020
  • We were left with a bitter aftertaste, though, by one slip of the tongue.
    — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025
  • But as far as losses go, this was one that does not leave a bitter aftertaste.
    — Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Tasters found this burger to have a puzzling aftertaste that turned them off.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 June 2025
  • And yet, even after truth comes to light, the aftertaste is bitter.
    — Rachel Syme, New Republic, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Dirty tubes can lend the ice cream unpleasant off-notes and aftertastes.
    — New York Times, 22 May 2018
  • The finish is long and slightly dry, with a fruity, zesty aftertaste.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Don't raise a glass just yet; that champagne's going to have a bad aftertaste.
    — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2017
  • There is no waxy feeling at the back of your tongue from the fryer fat, no aftertaste of the oil.
    — Tejal Rao, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Only a handful of stars left a sour aftertaste.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
  • One editor found the aftertaste to be very off-putting.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Most of the flavors had a slight tea-like aftertaste, which makes sense since the caffeine comes from tea.
    — oregonlive, 15 Jan. 2021
  • In addition, the water did have a slight aftertaste with the first sip.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There is a slight artificial aftertaste in the back of the throat.
    — cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Some reviews of the product said the drink had a brutal aftertaste.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2021
  • The pumpkin spice notes came along a moment later as an aftertaste.
    — Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The fluffy ice cream has a chemical aftertaste, and there isn’t even a hint of vanilla in the mix.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • The cheese ends up being pretty one-note, like hot honey with an aftertaste of goat’s milk.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Ilsong’s got the sizzle part down, but the beef left a lollipop aftertaste.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2018
  • The finish is smooth, with a pleasant aftertaste.
    — Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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