taste buds Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. tiny structures on the tongue that let you enjoy different flavors. Example Sentence My taste buds always crave spicy food. Synonyms flavor detectors; gustatory cells; sensory cells Antonyms none; none Hear It! Say It! Write It! taste buds Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: