Palate

Pronunciation: /ˈpælət/

Definitions of palate

noun the roof of the mouth, consisting of an anterior hard palate and a posterior soft palate

Example Sentences

A1 I like sweet foods because they are pleasing to my palate.

A2 Her palate is not very adventurous, so she sticks to familiar flavors.

B1 As a food critic, she has developed a sophisticated palate for different cuisines.

B2 The chef's innovative dishes delighted even the most discerning palates at the event.

C1 His refined palate could distinguish the subtle nuances of the wine.

C2 The sommelier curated a selection of wines to please even the most refined palates of the guests.

Examples of palate in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully crafted each dish to appeal to the diverse palates of the guests.

informal I'm not a fan of spicy food, it just doesn't agree with my palate.

slang This pizza is bomb, it totally hits the spot for my palate.

figurative Her artwork is a feast for the eyes, a masterpiece that delights the visual palate.

Grammatical Forms of palate

• past tense: palated
• plural: palates
• comparative: more palate
• superlative: most palate
• present tense: palates
• future tense: will palate
• perfect tense: have palated
• continuous tense: palating
• singular: palate
• positive degree: palate
• infinitive: to palate
• gerund: palating
• participle: palated

Origin and Evolution of palate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palate' originated from the Latin word 'palatum' which referred to the roof of the mouth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'palate' expanded its meaning from just the roof of the mouth to include taste and preference in a more metaphorical sense.