taste

authentic

The restaurant serves an authentic Thai taste that reminds me of my trip to Bangkok.

have

My grandmother's famous cake has a wonderful vanilla taste that everyone loves.

leave

The spicy curry left an unpleasant taste in her mouth for hours.

spoil

Eating too much salt can spoil the taste of delicate fish dishes.

enjoy, savour

I really enjoyed the taste of the chocolate cake my grandmother made.

disguise, take away

The strong spices completely disguised the bitter taste of the medicine.

real

Working as a volunteer gave her a real taste of what nursing involves.

get, have

I got a taste of their cooking when they invited us over last weekend.

~ of

After years of studying, he finally got a taste of what real freedom felt like.

a taste of things to come

Last summer's heatwave was just a taste of things to come this year.

acquired, natural

Learning to enjoy classical music is an acquired taste for most people.

audience, consumer, contemporary, popular, public, Western

The restaurant's menu reflects contemporary taste, offering both traditional dishes and modern fusion cuisine.

have

My grandmother has a taste for spicy food that surprises everyone at family dinners.

like, share

My brother and I like similar tastes in music, so we often listen to the same songs together.

lose

After his injury, he lost his taste for competitive sports and preferred quieter activities.

indulge

She finally had enough money to indulge her taste for expensive wines and travel.

demonstrate, display

His collection of vintage records displays an excellent taste in 1970s rock music.

appeal to, cater for, match, meet, satisfy, suit

The restaurant's menu carefully caters for all tastes, from spicy curries to mild chicken dishes.

lie

My preferences lie somewhere between classical music and jazz, though I keep discovering new styles.

change, differ, vary

My sister's music taste has changed completely since she discovered jazz.

for your ~

The restaurant's spicy menu wasn't really for my taste, so I ordered something mild instead.

to your ~

The modern art exhibition was interesting, but abstract paintings are not really to my taste.

~ for

My grandmother has always had a taste for spicy food and exotic cuisines from around the world.

~ in

My parents have very different tastes in food, so cooking dinner is always challenging.

a man/woman of tastes

My uncle is a man of refined tastes who collects vintage wines and classical art.

a matter of (personal) taste

Whether you prefer coffee or tea is really just a matter of personal taste.

excellent, exquisite, good, great, impeccable

She has excellent taste in furniture and always knows exactly which pieces will work in her home.

reflect, show

Her choice of artwork on the walls clearly shows her artistic taste.

exercise

She exercised excellent taste when choosing the colors for her new apartment.

in ~

His comments about her appearance were in bad taste at the dinner party.

with ~

She furnished her apartment with taste, choosing simple furniture in neutral colors.

~ in

My brother has always had good taste in music and introduces me to interesting bands.

an arbiter of taste

Fashion magazines are considered arbiters of taste in the style world.

in the best/worst possible taste

The comedian's jokes about sensitive topics were delivered in the best possible taste.

a lack of taste

His joke about the accident displayed a real lack of taste and upset everyone at the party.

a man/woman of taste, taste and decency

She was a woman of taste who decorated her home with beautiful antique furniture and art.

strongly

The curry strongly tasted of coconut and spices, which made it quite delicious.

faintly, slightly

The coffee tasted slightly bitter, but it was still enjoyable.

like

This cake tastes like chocolate but it's actually made from avocado.

of

The sauce tasted of garlic and lemon, which made the fish dish delicious.