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.
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In 2010, the women in black, Suzie Bates (37) and captain Sophie Devine (35) were also left with a bitter aftertaste as the team failed to chase a low-scoring final against the Aussies.
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Tequila is smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel, finishing with a hint of spice and a warm aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Art market prognosticators who were hoping to divine what the remainder of the year will hold likely found their tea leaves left a bitter aftertaste following Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated auction, which wrapped late Friday afternoon in New York City.
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Editors liked that this cottage cheese wasn't too liquidy, perfectly savory, and felt fresh without any strong aftertaste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Tequila is smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel, finishing with a hint of spice and a warm aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Art market prognosticators who were hoping to divine what the remainder of the year will hold likely found their tea leaves left a bitter aftertaste following Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated auction, which wrapped late Friday afternoon in New York City.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Editors liked that this cottage cheese wasn't too liquidy, perfectly savory, and felt fresh without any strong aftertaste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 24 Nov. 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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