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BNC: 14840 COCA: 11384

palate

palate /ˈpælət/ noun
plural palates
palate
/ˈpælət/
noun
plural palates
Learner's definition of PALATE
[count]
: the top part of the inside of your mouth : the roof of your mouth腭;硬腭 see also cleft palate
: the sense of taste味觉
BNC: 14840 COCA: 11384

palate

noun

pal·​ate ˈpa-lət How to pronounce palate (audio)
1
: the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate, soft palate
2
a
: a usually intellectual taste or liking
too ornate for my palate
… I heard a little too much preaching … and lost my palate for it. George Eliot
b
: the sense of taste
serves Korean food adapted for the American palate

Example Sentences

The restaurant serves Korean food adapted for the American palate. She's been working hard on a menu that will please the palates of all her guests.
Recent Examples on the Web The signatures draw from multiple Asian cuisines except reconfigured to the Asian American palate — in that incredibly Oakland way. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022 In this case, there’s a base of espadin which is complemented by tobala and cupreata varieties, a combination that is supposed to bring different flavors to the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2022 Seductive anise notes on the nose are carried through to the palate. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Huitlacoche, baby carrots, butternut squash, asparagus, cherry tomato and corn contribute pops of colorful lightness pleasing to the palate as well as the eye. Joanna O'leary, Chron, 21 July 2021 Adding a portion to this blend gives an extra-refreshing bite to the palate and shores up the wine’s acidity. Washington Post, 9 July 2021 Candy lovers of all ages will also appreciate the nostalgia-inducing Robin's Candy, a shop stocked with a curated collection of sweets to suit every palate. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2022 Several food trucks offered satisfaction for any palate, and the event also coincided with the Glastonbury Farmers Market, bringing in even more vendors. Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2022 This popcorn seasoning variety pack has a flavor for every palate, including white cheddar, buttery caramel and sizzling sriracha. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin palatum

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of palate was in the 14th century
BNC: 14840 COCA: 11384
palate

noun¹

1part of the mouth口部ADJECTIVEhard硬腭soft軟腭cleft腭裂Their baby had an operation to repair a cleft palate.他們的寶寶接受了兔唇整形手術。
palate

noun²

2sense of taste味覺ADJECTIVE | VERB + PALATE ADJECTIVEdiscerning, discriminating, sophisticated敏銳的味覺;精細的味覺jaded (especially BrE) 遲鈍的味覺Here is a dish that will revive jaded palates.這道菜簡直可以恢復遲鈍的味覺。VERB + PALATEhave有⋯味覺She has a discerning palate.她的味覺很敏銳。appeal to, please, suit吸引⋯的味覺;適合⋯的味覺This kind of food appeals to more sophisticated palates.這種食物能夠滿足更為精細的味覺。cleanse清潔味覺Have an apple to cleanse your palate.吃個蘋果,清潔一下你的味覺。

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