Degustation (Noun)
Meaning
Taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The chef carefully prepared a degustation of each dish to ensure the flavors were perfectly balanced before serving.
- The wine tasting included a degustation of several rare vintages, allowing attendees to appreciate their subtle nuances.
- In the kitchen, the head chef conducted a degustation of the new sauce recipe to determine if it needed any adjustments.
- The food critic's degustation of the restaurant's signature dish revealed a depth of flavor she hadn't experienced before.
- At the culinary school, students learned the art of degustation, taking small bites of each ingredient to understand its contribution to the overall dish.