aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
ˈaf-tər-ˌtāst 
: persistence of a sensation (as of flavor or an emotion) after the stimulating agent or experience has gone
Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence
The wine has a smooth aftertaste.
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The finish is crisp, with a mild citrus aftertaste.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
That medicine came with a vile aftertaste, too, but was necessary.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The pumpkin spice notes came along a moment later as an aftertaste.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
The natural blueberry flavor is genuinely delicious and doesn’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste, while the vegan, gluten-free formulation makes these gummies safe for all kinds of users.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
That medicine came with a vile aftertaste, too, but was necessary.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The pumpkin spice notes came along a moment later as an aftertaste.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
The natural blueberry flavor is genuinely delicious and doesn’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste, while the vegan, gluten-free formulation makes these gummies safe for all kinds of users.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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aftertaste
noun
af·ter·taste
-ˌtāst
: a sensation (as of flavor) continuing after the stimulus causing it has ended
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