1. an event where people sample small amounts of food or drink to evaluate flavor
2. the act of testing food or drink by taking a small amount into the mouth

1. present participle of taste; experiencing or testing the flavor of something

Examples

• We attended a wine tasting at the local vineyard.
• The cheese tasting featured varieties from around the world.
• She is tasting the soup to check if it needs more salt.
• The chef was tasting each dish before sending it out.
• They organized a chocolate tasting for the fundraiser.
• He’s tasting the sauce to see if it’s ready.
• The beer tasting included six different craft brews.