English · Food & Drink
sour
/saʊə/
[/saʊə/]
sharp acidic taste
Beginneradjective
Definition
Sour food has a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon or vinegar.
Example
The lemon was so sour that her lips puckered the moment she tasted the juice.
The lemon was so sour that her lips puckered the moment she tasted the juice.
Etymology
From Old English 'sur', a common Germanic word.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes an acidic taste; also means bad-tempered or spoiled (sour milk).