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
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English sūr, which shares a common Germanic root. This ancient adjective originally denoted the basic sensory quality of tartness or acidity, representing one of the fundamental taste descriptors in the language.
Breakdown
sūr (sour, tart) — a Germanic root with no additional morphemes; the word entered Middle English and Modern English with minimal phonetic change, retaining its original meaning of having an acidic taste.
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📝Examples
“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!”
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