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
George Eliot
b
: the sense of taste
serves Korean food adapted for the American palate
Examples of palate in a Sentence
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.
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And though the palate is sweet with vanilla and brûléed sugars, saccharine notes evolve into herbaceous threads of tobacco leaf in a lengthy finish.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Notably, a childhood dental procedure inadvertently shaped her palate.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Full and round, this wine is energized by twin veins of acidity and minerality wrapped around citrus and smoke flavors that linger on the palate long after the last sip.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Notably, a childhood dental procedure inadvertently shaped her palate.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Full and round, this wine is energized by twin veins of acidity and minerality wrapped around citrus and smoke flavors that linger on the palate long after the last sip.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
These treats have evolved from simple confections to gourmet delights that cater to a sophisticated palate.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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palate
noun
pal·ate
ˈpal-ət 
1
: the roof of the mouth that separates the mouth from the nasal cavity and is made up of a bony front part and a soft flexible back part
2
: the sense of taste
Medical Definition
palate
noun
pal·ate
ˈpal-ət
: the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate, soft palate
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