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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The finish is long, with lingering spice notes and a smooth, slightly dry aftertaste.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
We were left with a bitter aftertaste, though, by one slip of the tongue.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025
The Sour Lemon flavor is delicious and doesn’t leave a strong aftertaste, meaning these gummies are also pleasant to eat.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
As for the flavor, the honey masked any aftertaste from the creatine powder, and the lemon juice added a nice zest.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
We were left with a bitter aftertaste, though, by one slip of the tongue.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025
The Sour Lemon flavor is delicious and doesn’t leave a strong aftertaste, meaning these gummies are also pleasant to eat.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
As for the flavor, the honey masked any aftertaste from the creatine powder, and the lemon juice added a nice zest.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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