The noun palate refers to the roof of the mouth. ... You don't taste with the palate—you do that with your taste buds, located on the tongue—but palate has developed an extended sense referring to one's sense of taste or preference for certain tastes.

What does your palate mean?

English Language Learners Definition of palate

: the top part of the inside of your mouth : the roof of your mouth. : the sense of taste.

What does having a good palate mean?

palate Add to list Share. ... Someone who tastes slight nuances in food is said to have a well-developed palate, and someone who likes only fancy food is said to have a sophisticated palate. In reality, most taste receptors are on the tongue.