1. the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity
Usage: anatomy
2. the sense of taste; one’s ability to distinguish flavors
3. intellectual taste or appreciation, especially for art or literature
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The dentist examined the roof of his palate during the checkup.
• She burned her palate on the hot soup.
• Wine tasting requires a refined palate to detect subtle flavors.
• The chef’s spicy dishes don’t suit my palate.
• He has a sophisticated palate for classical music.
• The restaurant caters to every palate with its diverse menu.
• Her palate for fine art developed during her years in Paris.