noun
aftertaste
AFT-tayst
noun
1
A taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking something.
"The wine left a bitter aftertaste."
"This coffee has a smooth, chocolatey aftertaste."
2
A lingering feeling or impression left by an experience.
"The argument left an unpleasant aftertaste for the rest of the evening."
"The film's ending left a strange aftertaste."
How to Use Aftertaste
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flavor (or feeling) that stays with you after the main experience has ended.
Common pairings
bitter aftertaste
leave an aftertaste
metallic aftertaste
Word Forms
aftertastes plural
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Etymology
A compound of "after" + "taste."