DictBridge Dictionary

tastebuds Definition and Meaning in English (tastebuds definition)

noun
Synonyms:taste receptorsgustatory receptors
Quick Answer • Definition

Tastebuds definition: Tastebuds are sensory organs located primarily on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Definitions of Tastebuds

  1. 1noun

    Tastebuds are sensory organs located primarily on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Example Sentences

casual

“The spicy food awakened all my tastebuds.”

Synonyms

taste receptorsgustatory receptors

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nountastebud

Frequently Asked Questions: Tastebuds in English

What is the meaning of Tastebuds in English?▼
Tastebuds definition: Tastebuds are sensory organs located primarily on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
How do you translate 'Tastebuds' to English?▼
'Tastebuds' translates to 'tastebuds' in English. Tastebuds definition: Tastebuds are sensory organs located primarily on the tongue that detect the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
How do you pronounce 'Tastebuds' and 'tastebuds'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Tastebuds' and native English audio speech for 'tastebuds' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

tttaketaketakentakentakestakestakingtakingtalkedtalkedtalkingtalkingteamteamtellingtellingtellstellstententerribleterrible