umami

Meaning

umami means one of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• The article uses umami to mean one of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured....
• The teacher asked students to find umami in the reading.