taste · n
taste (WHAT YOU LIKE)
B2 the particular things you like, such as styles of music, clothes, decoration, etc.
Dictionary examples:
She has very expensive tastes. (18.1)
You have very good taste! (18.2)
I don't like his taste in music. (29.8)
taste (ABILITY)
B2 the ability to experience different flavors in your mouth
Dictionary examples:
When you've got a cold you often lose your sense of taste. (31.3)
be in good taste
C2 to be acceptable in a way that will not upset or anger people
Dictionary examples:
His speech was in good taste. (29.7)
be in bad/poor taste
C2 to be unacceptable in a way that will upset or anger people
Dictionary examples:
He told a joke about a plane crash which I thought was in rather poor taste. (42.3)
a taste for sth
C2 when you like or enjoy something
Dictionary examples:
I've developed a bit of a taste for opera. (27.0)
Over the years I've lost my taste for travel. (36.2)
taste (FLAVOR)
B1 the flavor of a particular food in your mouth
Dictionary examples:
My dog's favorite taste is 'whatever you're eating right now'. (0.0)
The taste of mom's cooking always makes me feel like a kid again. (0.0)
The taste of this medicine is so bad, it could cure you just to avoid it. (0.0)
I love the taste of garlic. (24.2)
The soup had a slightly sour taste. (32.6)
taste (SHORT EXPERIENCE)
B2 a short experience of something different
Dictionary examples:
This was my first taste of freedom. (41.2)