Taste/teɪst/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Experience Use 'taste' to describe the sensory experience involving your tongue and sense of smell. The taste of garlic lingers in my mouth. Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Perception 'Taste' can be subjective, so what tastes good to one person may not to another. I dislike the taste of cilantro, but my friend loves it. Pro Tip 3/3Describing Flavors Combine 'taste' with adjectives to describe specific flavors, such as 'sweet' or 'sour'. The sweet taste of ripe mangoes is delightful.