to taste
idiom
: in an amount that results in the taste that one wants
—used in recipes to indicate how much salt, pepper, etc., should be added to food
Salt the stew to taste.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
Beat in 1/2 cup, or more to taste.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The waiters recall previous orders and encourage you to taste something new.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
And, in small bowl, mix together sour cream, lemon juice to taste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pasta water.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
Beat in 1/2 cup, or more to taste.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The waiters recall previous orders and encourage you to taste something new.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
And, in small bowl, mix together sour cream, lemon juice to taste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pasta water.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for to taste
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“To taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20taste. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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