1. a savory taste that is one of the five basic tastes, often described as meaty or brothy
Usage: culinary

1. having a savory, meaty taste
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The chef explained that umami is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
• Mushrooms and aged cheese are rich in umami flavor.
• The broth had a deep umami taste from the seaweed and bonito flakes.
• Soy sauce adds umami to many Asian dishes.
• The umami-rich tomatoes made the pasta sauce incredibly flavorful.
• Scientists discovered umami taste receptors on the human tongue.
• The restaurant specializes in umami-forward dishes that satisfy meat cravings.