: 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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The crew plans to offer both by-the-glass and by-the-bottle, feature a custom tap system, host tastings and provide to-go and retail options.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
The lineup of events, from a grand tasting to more intimate chef dinners to special food and wine events cater to ever taste and budget; some events are free.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Bike Dog and Baker Family Wines, which share a taproom and tasting room on Industrial Boulevard, offer runners discounted drinks on Thursday evenings during Sloppy Moose running season in exchange for tokens.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, this package includes the race from a covered, outdoor table with access to gourmet food, small group bourbon and wine tastings, premium open bar, and dedicated mutuel windows.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
The lineup of events, from a grand tasting to more intimate chef dinners to special food and wine events cater to ever taste and budget; some events are free.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Bike Dog and Baker Family Wines, which share a taproom and tasting room on Industrial Boulevard, offer runners discounted drinks on Thursday evenings during Sloppy Moose running season in exchange for tokens.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, this package includes the race from a covered, outdoor table with access to gourmet food, small group bourbon and wine tastings, premium open bar, and dedicated mutuel windows.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Tasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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