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

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."

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for aftertaste

waste haste taste paste caste baste chaste namaste distaste toothpaste

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Frequently asked questions

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.