noun
- the act or process of tasting
Usage: formal; scientific
Examples
- The wine expert’s gustation revealed subtle notes of cherry and oak.
- Gustation is one of the five basic senses.
- The chef relied on gustation to perfect the seasoning.
- Scientists study gustation to understand how we perceive flavors.
- Loss of gustation can affect one’s enjoyment of food.
- The sommelier’s refined gustation helped identify the wine’s origin.