sour — having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaʊər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pickles are so sour they could wake the dead!
- His face turned sour when he realized he had to work overtime.
- The milk went sour because I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.
sour
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsaʊər/]
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsaʊər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaʊə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootsour
🎵Rhyme
hourpowertowershower
hour
power
tower
shower
🔗Collocations
sour grapes
sour cream
go sour
sour taste
sour milk
sour mood
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's pickles are so sour they could wake the dead!”
“His face turned sour when he realized he had to work overtime.”
“The milk went sour because I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.”
“Don't eat those sour candies before dinner, or you'll ruin your appetite!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
acidictartsharpbittertangy
Antonyms
sweetpleasantmild
Related
acidvinegarlemontasteflavor
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