Definition

A person who specializes in creating and blending flavors, often using chemicals to mimic the taste and smell of food.

Example

The flavorist developed a new recipe for a fruit-flavored drink that tasted just like fresh berries.

Conversation

I met a really interesting flavorist at the food expo yesterday.

Oh really? What did they do?

They explained how they create unique tastes for snacks and candies.

That sounds so cool! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flavorist → It is formed from "flavor" (from Latin *flavor*, meaning taste or smell) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A flavorist is someone who specializes in creating or enhancing flavors.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flavor' as the taste or smell of something, and '-ist' means a person who specializes in that area. So, a flavorist is someone who specializes in creating tastes.

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