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

But not all drops work the same way, and knowing which has the longest shelf life or the least noticeable aftertaste can help ensure you’re properly equipped for your next backcountry adventure or natural disaster. —Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2024

But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer. —Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024

Also, stevia has a distinct aftertaste that not everyone enjoys. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2024

Some consumers with sensitive palates also report an aftertaste when drinking coffee from plastic mugs. —Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

after- + taste entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aftertaste

noun

af·​ter·​taste -ˌtāst 

: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended

Medical Definition

aftertaste

noun

af·​ter·​taste -ˌtāst 

: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone