CEFR B2

taste bud

noun

Meaning

A sensory organ on the surface of the tongue that detects chemical compounds in food to identify basic flavors like sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Examples

As we age, the total number of taste buds on the tongue gradually decreases.
The chemical in the medicine temporarily overwhelmed my taste buds, making everything taste metallic.

Synonyms: gustatory receptor

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taste bud (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪst bʌd/

Definition

A sensory organ on the surface of the tongue that detects chemical compounds in food to identify basic flavors like sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Examples

As we age, the total number of taste buds on the tongue gradually decreases.
The chemical in the medicine temporarily overwhelmed my taste buds, making everything taste metallic.

Synonyms of taste bud

Words with a similar meaning to taste bud:

gustatory receptor

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