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Definition of tastebud

tastebud

/ˈteɪst.bʌd/
taste · bud
Plural:tastebuds
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tastebud Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the microscopic sensory structures located primarily on the surface of the tongue that contain receptor cells responsible for detecting sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and savory flavors.

Example

"The tangy lemon tart immediately awakened every tastebud on her tongue."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly written as the open compound 'taste bud' in standard dictionaries, though the closed form 'tastebud' is frequently used in contemporary writing.

• Nearby Words

tasseled
tastable
taste
tastebud
tasteful
tastefully
tastefulness

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