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- Dictionarysour/ˈsaʊə/
adjective
- 1. having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar: "she sampled the wine and found it was sour" Similar Opposite
- 2. feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger: "he gave her a sour look" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice: "a rum sour"
verb
- 1. make or become sour: "water soured with tamarind"
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- English (US)
having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a...
- Znaczenie Sour, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SOUR definicja: 1. having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant,...
- Sour Spanish Translation
SOUR translate: ácido, agrio, cóctel con limón, sour,...
- Sour: French Translation
SOUR translate: aigre, tourné/-ée, revêche, sur, acide,...
- Sour: Thai Translation
SOUR translate: เปรี้ยว, บูด, ขุ่นเคือง, ทำให้เปรี้ยว. Learn...
- Sour: Norwegian Translation
sour - translate into Norwegian with the English-Norwegian...
- Sour Turkish Translation
SOUR translate: ekşi, mayhoş, huysuz, geçimsiz, dost hatırı...
- Sour: Catalan Translation
sour translate: àcid, agre. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word sour, which can be an adjective, noun, or verb. Sour refers to the taste sensation produced by acids, or something unpleasant, bad, or acidic.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sour, from its taste and smell to its mood and attitude. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related terms for sour.
having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet: These plums are a little sour. Fewer examples. I used sour cream in the soup. Add extra sugar if the rhubarb is too sour. I love the sour taste of limes. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
any of various beers with a particularly acidic or tart taste, made so by acid-producing bacteria and yeast in the brew: Sours are a good choice to go with deep-fried bar food. an acid or an acidic substance used in laundering and bleaching to neutralize alkalis and to decompose residual soap or bleach.
Sour is an adjective that describes something with a sharp, tart, or tangy taste, or something that is bad, unpleasant, or disillusioned. It can also be a noun for a drink made with spirits and lemon juice, or a verb for making something sour or turning sour.
If something is sour, it has a tangy or sharp flavor, like a lemon. Your brother may love the taste of limes, while they're way too sour for you.