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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As for the flavor, the honey masked any aftertaste from the creatine powder, and the lemon juice added a nice zest.
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
The new ones are like they've been left out and have a weird aftertaste.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
After the machine beeped, the pot was filled with a rich 75-degree-Fahrenheit liquid that barely melted the ice it was poured over, eschewing any bitter notes caused by shocking the brew in ice for a smooth cup with mild grassy notes and the beans' signature wine-y aftertaste.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and spicy with a warm aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
The new ones are like they've been left out and have a weird aftertaste.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
After the machine beeped, the pot was filled with a rich 75-degree-Fahrenheit liquid that barely melted the ice it was poured over, eschewing any bitter notes caused by shocking the brew in ice for a smooth cup with mild grassy notes and the beans' signature wine-y aftertaste.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and spicy with a warm aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftertaste. Accessed 18 Feb. 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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