Meaning of palate cleanser | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A serving of food or drink intended to remove food residue from the tongue, typically served between courses so that the diner can more accurately assess a new flavour.
2. Anything that serves as a temporary break or variation from the norm.
   broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Pickled ginger is used as a palate cleanser between sushi pieces.”

“Working something like the Sloan case would get justice for a family and serve as a palate cleanser for me.”

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