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tastebud Synonyms
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• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The tangy lemon tart immediately awakened every taste bud on her tongue."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tastebud. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tastebud