Aftertaste

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌteɪst/

Definitions of aftertaste

noun a taste that remains in the mouth after food or drink has been swallowed

Example Sentences

A1 The lemonade had a sweet aftertaste.

A2 I don't like the aftertaste of this medicine.

B1 The wine left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth.

B2 The aftertaste of the spicy curry lingered for hours.

C1 The aftertaste of success motivated her to keep pushing forward.

C2 The aftertaste of betrayal was hard to shake off.

Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence

formal The wine had a lingering aftertaste of oak and berries.

informal That soda leaves a weird aftertaste in my mouth.

slang I hate the aftertaste of that energy drink, it's gross.

figurative The aftertaste of betrayal lingered long after the friendship ended.

Grammatical Forms of aftertaste

• plural: aftertastes
• comparative: more aftertaste
• superlative: most aftertaste
• present tense: aftertastes
• future tense: will have aftertaste
• perfect tense: have had aftertaste
• continuous tense: is having aftertaste
• singular: aftertaste
• positive degree: aftertaste
• infinitive: to have aftertaste
• gerund: having aftertaste
• participle: having aftertaste

Origin and Evolution of aftertaste

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftertaste' originated from the Middle English term 'taste' which meant to perceive or distinguish the flavor of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after consuming food or drink, the term 'aftertaste' has evolved to also encompass the lingering impression or feeling left by an experience or event.