Tasting is used in expressions such as wine tasting to refer to a social event at which people try different kinds of the specified drink or food in small amounts.
tasting in British English
(ˈteɪstɪŋ)
noun
an event at which people can sample food or drink
Most tastings start with white wines and then go on to reds.
The best bananas in tastings in the past year have consistently been from Costa Rica.
See also wine tasting
Examples of 'tasting' in a sentence
tasting
There are wine tastings, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We do tours and tastings and you can buy a bottle to take home too.
The Sun (2014)
The couple offer vineyard tours and tutored tastings daily.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You can also join in with tutored tastings and cookery demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There are cooking demonstrations and wine tastings too.
The Sun (2016)
Ask the local tourist office about properties which offer tours of the vineyards and free tastings.
Wood, Katie Cheap Eats Guide to Europe 1994 (1993)
The vineyard and cave can be visited and tastings are free for purchasers of a minimum of three bottles.
Millon, Kim & Millon, Marc The Wine Roads of France (1989)
Both offer tours, tastings and a peek into refinement.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There are free yoga classes, rum tastings and cookery demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Features more than 500 exhibitors plus celebrity chef demonstrations and tastings.
The Sun (2010)
There's a warren of cobbled alleyways where you will find cellars offering free brandy tastings.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You can have wine tastings, take bikes out or hike in the rugged surrounding countryside.
The Sun (2015)
Wine tastings can be arranged, as can kayaking and biking.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Free tours and tastings daily.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It also produces its own vintages from the on-site vineyard; free tastings can be arranged.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Wine tastings, talks, and food courses are on offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It offers cookery classes, wine tastings, a pool and views.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
On board, the pair will host wine tastings, cheese and wine pairings and master classes from wine regions visited.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Restaurants, pubs and shops across the UK will be staging competitions and free tastings.