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You've got loves of your life and breakups of your life, that kind of thing. They leave a mark. It stays with you, a bad aftertaste.
Jules Asner

Meaning of "aftertaste" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFTERTASTE

aftertaste  [ˈɑːftəˌteɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFTERTASTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aftertaste is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AFTERTASTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aftertaste

Aftertaste is the taste intensity of a food or beverage that is perceived immediately after that food or beverage is removed from the mouth. The aftertastes of different foods and beverages can vary by intensity and over time, but the unifying feature of aftertaste is that it is perceived after a food or beverage is either swallowed or spat out. The neurobiological mechanisms of taste signal transduction from the taste receptors in the mouth to the brain have not yet been fully understood. Recently, the primary taste processing area located in the insula has been observed to be involved in aftertaste perception.

Definition of aftertaste in the English dictionary

The definition of aftertaste in the dictionary is a taste that lingers on after eating or drinking. Other definition of aftertaste is a lingering impression or sensation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFTERTASTE


based
beɪst
baste
beɪst
broad-based
ˌbrɔːdˈbeɪst
disgraced
dɪsˈɡreɪst
displaced
dɪsˈpleɪst
distaste
dɪsˈteɪst
foretaste
ˈfɔːˌteɪst
haste
heɪst
interlaced
ˌɪntəˈleɪst
knowledge-based
ˈnɒlɪdʒˌbeɪst
misplaced
ˌmɪsˈpleɪst
monospaced
ˈmɒnəʊˌspeɪst
paste
peɪst
pretaste
priːˈteɪst
retaste
ˌriːˈteɪst
spaced
speɪst
taste
teɪst
toothpaste
ˈtuːθˌpeɪst
waist
weɪst
waste
weɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFTERTASTE

afterpeak
afterpiece
afters
aftersensation
aftershaft
aftershave
aftershave balm
aftershave lotion
aftershock
aftershow
aftersun
aftersupper
afterswarm
afterthought
aftertime
aftertreatment
afterward
afterwards
afterword
afterworld

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFTERTASTE

acquired taste
almond paste
caste
cineaste
copy and paste
cut and paste
fish paste
fluoride toothpaste
hazardous waste
industrial waste
intermediate-level waste
kitchen waste
lay waste
namaste
nuclear waste
out-waste
radioactive waste
subcaste
tomato paste
toxic waste

Synonyms and antonyms of aftertaste in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aftertaste» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFTERTASTE

Find out the translation of aftertaste to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aftertaste from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aftertaste» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

回味
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retrogusto
570 millions of speakers

English

aftertaste
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

aftertaste
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مذاق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

послевкусие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aftertaste
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

aftertaste
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arrière-goût
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aftertaste
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachgeschmack
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後味
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뒷맛
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aftertaste
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dư vị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுவைத்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्यानंतर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağızda kalan tat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

retrogusto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

posmak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

післясмак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gust
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επίγευση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nasmaak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eftersmak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aftertaste

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERTASTE»

The term «aftertaste» is regularly used and occupies the 58.869 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERTASTE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aftertaste

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2 QUOTES WITH «AFTERTASTE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word aftertaste.
1
Jules Asner
You've got loves of your life and breakups of your life, that kind of thing. They leave a mark. It stays with you, a bad aftertaste.
2
J. R. Moehringer
In Zurich, in a cafe overlooking the Limmat, I ate butter-drenched white asparagus pulled from the ground that morning; it had the aftertaste of champagne. I've been able to appreciate epic meals in San Francisco, New Orleans, Berlin, Paris, Las Vegas.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFTERTASTE»

Discover the use of aftertaste in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aftertaste and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Aftertaste:: {a Novel in Five Courses}
Aftertaste is her first novel.
Meredith Mileti, 2011
2
Blood Lite III: Aftertaste
Sink your teeth into a smorgasbord of macabre morsels laced with horrific humor in this all-new Blood Lite collection! Whether you shriek with laughter or scream in fear . . . well, that’s simply a matter of taste.
Kevin J. Anderson, 2012
3
Aftertaste
In her bestselling novel Aftertaste (over 5000 hardback copies sold), Namita Devidayal provides a captivating account of a baniya family settled in Punjab headed by a matriarch, Mummyji, who is in hospital after a stroke.
Namita Devidayal
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Eating Fish with a Bitter Aftertaste
Eating Fish With a Bitter Aftertaste is a chowderof pop psychology, substance abuse, fundamentalist cults,the weight loss industry and the animal rights movement.Although this is a work of fi ction, the author wishes toremain anonymous.This ...
Phoebe Frisbee, 2010
5
Chocolate Aftertaste:
Nora Darkin’s life has never been her own, but that’s about to change, and what she finds on the other side will taste a lot like sweet freedom.
Liz Grace Davis, 2012
6
Sensory Evaluation Practices
Herbert Stone, Joel L. Sidel. Smooth mouthfeel Smooth mouthfeel Puckery mouthfeel Puckery mouthfeel Fruity aftertaste Bitter aftertaste Drying mouthfeel Coating mouthfeel Overall aftertaste Alcohol aftertaste Warm aftertaste Sweet aftertaste ...
Herbert Stone, Joel L. Sidel, 2004
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Chalkie Aftertaste and the Knights of Indigestion: Or a ...
Quickly rocketing to the top of the local music scene, the band battles bad reviews, even worse local club owners and their own past in this recent-nostalgia tale of friendship and dreams.
Chris Peterson, 2007
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After Taste
AfterTaste, the book, is intended to adjust this imbalance by introducing interior design material that is theoretically and historically situated, technically grounded, demographically inclusive, and aesthetically adventurous.
Kent Kleinman, Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, Lois Weinthal, 2011
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The Oxford Companion to Beer
Yeasts in the traditional brewing of pito in Ghana. World Journal ofMicrobiology and Biotechnology 15 (1999): 593–97. Anda Lincoln aftertaste refers to the flavors and aroma sensations that linger after food or drink is no longer in the mouth.
‎2011
10
Aftertaste
Aftertaste is a collection of poems written by a woman attempting to come to terms with the sudden death of her husband.
Darlene Zagata, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFTERTASTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aftertaste is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Good Drink adds Peach Tea with Apple to iced tea lineup
... and the tea flavour is nuanced but remains discernible, creating a light and refreshing taste, rather than one that leaves a cloying aftertaste. «Straight.com, Jul 15»
2
Upcountry chili cook-off set
and will be judged on five criteria including aroma, red color, consistency, taste and aftertaste. "Anything goes" for the People's Choice category ... «Maui News, Jul 15»
3
Food review: Bandra's Monkey Bar is inventive, but there are some …
... Aunty Periera's sorpotel pickle tasted like a cardamom grenade had exploded in it — each mouthful had an unpleasant sweet aftertaste. «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
4
Whisky, One Tipple At A Time
After swallowing the amber liquid comes the finish, the aftertaste. The amount of time for flavors to remain is called the length of finish. «Manila Standard Today, Jul 15»
5
Annual Hospice Chili Bowl Slated for Sept. 17
The judges determine winners in each category based on flavor, aftertaste, consistency, aroma and visual appeal. Another panel of judges ... «Gant Daily, Jul 15»
6
One hump or two? Camel's milk a hit with Scots
The aftertaste lingers for some time, but it is light as a drink. I read before that some camel milk tastes sweet, but not this batch, delivered from Al ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
7
Kennedy: Rethinking irrational loyalties
I get the taste of sugar without the syrupy aftertaste. ' Irrational bias: Middle Tennessee. As a native of Middle Tennessee, I've never been able ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
8
Greece's economic crisis: Why it may be the best time to visit the …
You will, in such an event, leave Greece with a very bitter aftertaste. Stay on top of business news with The Economic Times App. Download it ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
9
Five top mouthwatering recipes for the perfect posh barbecue
... as soon as the sun comes out, and leave a charcoal-y aftertaste (or worse), check out these top recipes we've scoured from the web. 1. «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
10
EastZEast Restaurant Review
My favourite was the Desi: a light, coriander-based chutney with a complex flavour and just the right amount of spicy aftertaste. Without a doubt ... «LSMedia, Jul 15»

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