1. a taste that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something
2. an unpleasant feeling or impression that remains after an experience
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The medicine left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth.
• This wine has a pleasant aftertaste of vanilla and oak.
• The coffee had a metallic aftertaste that I didn’t like.
• The argument left an unpleasant aftertaste between the friends.
• Despite winning the game, there was a sour aftertaste from the controversial call.
• The chocolate cake had a sweet aftertaste that lingered for minutes.