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Definition of foretaste

foretaste

/ˈfɔːrˌteɪst/
fore · taste
Plural:foretastes
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Past Simple:foretasted
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Past Participle:foretasted
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Present Participle:foretasting
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foretaste Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A limited advance experience or sample of something that will happen or be encountered more fully in the future.

Example

"The unseasonably warm weekend in March gave everyone a welcome foretaste of summer."

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• verb

1

To experience, sample, or anticipate something before it actually occurs or arrives.

Example

"During her summer internship at the clinic, she was able to foretaste the daily challenges of a medical career."

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• Nearby Words

forester
forestland
forestry
foretaste
foretell
foreteller
forethought

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English during the 15th century by combining the native prefix 'fore-' (before) with 'taste' (from Old French 'taster', meaning to touch, try, or sample).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foretaste. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foretaste
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