LookItUppalate
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpælət/
palate means: The upper surface inside your mouth, above your tongue.
noun
MOUTH ROOFC1
The upper surface inside your mouth, above your tongue.
- The hot soup burned my palate.
- The dentist examined her palate.
- He had surgery to repair a cleft palate.
SENSE OF TASTEC1
Your ability to notice and enjoy different tastes in food and drink.
- She has a sensitive palate.
- Trying new foods can develop your palate.
- His trained palate detected a hint of lemon.
Questions about palate
What does palate mean?
The upper surface inside your mouth, above your tongue.
What is palate in other languages?
Türkçe: damak · Español: paladar · Français: palais · Deutsch: Gaumen · Italiano: palato · 日本語: 口蓋
How do you pronounce palate?
It is pronounced /ˈpælət/.
How do you use palate in a sentence?
The hot soup burned my palate. The dentist examined her palate.
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