: an occasion for sampling a selection of foods or drinks in order to compare qualities
a wine tasting
—often used before another nouna tasting menu/plate/board
a tasting room
Over time, fees at the tasting bar have increased to $10 or $20 per person.—
Tim Fish
Tim FishRefined ranch cuisine, featuring multicourse tasting dinners … is the focus of the main restaurant at this luxurious resort …—Alexis Korman et al.
Alexis Korman et al.The best way to develop your own wine vocabulary is to write your own tasting notes.—Thomas Matthews
Thomas MatthewsExamples of tasting in a Sentence
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Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes for the finalists.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Tennessee capital has all kinds of live music, a dynamic culinary scene, world-class museums, whiskey tastings, and a variety of green spaces, all of which perfectly accent a summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Enjoy all facets of Caribbean culture including a parade, food tastings, crafts, stories and festivities.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Attendees will enjoy tastings from 50+ local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirit vendors, live music by Celeste Barbier, and the chance to mingle with fellow food and wine lovers.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Tennessee capital has all kinds of live music, a dynamic culinary scene, world-class museums, whiskey tastings, and a variety of green spaces, all of which perfectly accent a summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Enjoy all facets of Caribbean culture including a parade, food tastings, crafts, stories and festivities.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Attendees will enjoy tastings from 50+ local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirit vendors, live music by Celeste Barbier, and the chance to mingle with fellow food and wine lovers.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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