: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
Example Sentences
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
Recent Examples on the WebAs a result, some people are able to detect a bitter aftertaste in food seasoned with iodized salt; others dislike it because those additives can cause discoloration in pickling. Lisa Elbert, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2022 While the noodles were well-cooked and firm, the cheese sauce was a bit on the runny side and left a decidedly artificial chalky aftertaste. Brenda Cain And Yadi Rodriguez - Cleveland.com, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 But a misguided third-act choice throws off its bittersweet vibe, leaving a distinctly sour aftertaste. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2022 Keep a bottle of 1500 mg Full-Spectrum CBD tincture on hand for delivering only a few drops under the tongue or adding to your favorite meals and drinks without worry of any strange smell or aftertaste.The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022 Deep red and velvety, this approachable aperitivo is comparative to a fruity martini with a lustrous and smooth aftertaste. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 May 2022 The same report found that demand for an alternative to sugar is at an all-time high, but the main driver that turns people away from alternative sweeteners is the aftertaste often associated with a substitute. Ari Melamud, Forbes, 21 June 2022 The jerky made multiple individuals feel ill and had a chemical cleaner aftertaste. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2022 The aftertaste of a voguish feminism, one that casts all women as misunderstood saviors, lingers. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 See More