1. tasted carefully or sampled (food or drink), especially to evaluate quality
Usage: formal; culinary

Examples

• The wine expert degusted several vintages before making her selection.
• Professional chefs degusted the new menu items before the restaurant opening.
• The food critic degusted each course with careful attention to flavor and presentation.
• After the olive oil was degusted by the panel, it received high marks for quality.
• The sommelier degusted the wine to ensure it met the restaurant’s standards.