Aftertaste

//ˈæftɚˌteɪst// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A taste of something that persists when it is no longer present.

    "Canopy 19 is perfectly placed For the reasonably frightening fall from the aftertaste You'll have to slip away, I am unhappy to say Behold as the crook in the hammock plays"

  2. 2
    an afterimage of a taste wordnet
  3. 3
    The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.

    "Many people think certain artificial sweeteners have an unpleasant aftertaste."

  4. 4
    finish.

Synonyms

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afterbirthafterclapaftercropaftereffectafterglowaftergrowth

Example

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"The audience was immersed in an aftertaste of the concert."

Etymology

From after- + taste.

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