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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
ˈaf-tər-ˌtāst
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s no chemical aftertaste, flatness or anything bitter.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Xylitol is a non-glycemic (won't raise your blood sugar) sweetener with a cooling aftertaste produced in plants, fruits, and vegetables.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Artificially manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has no lingering aftertaste, doesn’t spike blood sugar and has less of a laxative effect than some other sugar alcohols.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
The finish is long and spicy, with a warm aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1592, in the meaning defined above
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
-ˌtāst
: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended
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