noun
aftertaste
AFT-tayst
Aftertaste (noun) means a taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking something. Example: “The wine left a bitter aftertaste.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- aftertastes
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Etymology
A compound of "after" + "taste."
Rhymes for aftertaste
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What does “aftertaste” mean?
The word “aftertaste” means a taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking something. In plain terms, a flavor (or feeling) that stays with you after the main experience has ended.
How do you pronounce “aftertaste”?
“Aftertaste” is pronounced AFT-tayst (/ˈæftɚˌteɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “aftertaste” in a sentence?
Here is “aftertaste” used in a sentence: “The wine left a bitter aftertaste.”
What part of speech is “aftertaste”?
“Aftertaste” is a noun.
How many meanings does “aftertaste” have?
“Aftertaste” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking something.
