sour

[US]/ˈsaʊə(r)/
[UK]/ˈsaʊər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a sharp taste like lemon or vinegar, bad-tempered

vi. & vt. to become acidic, to become spoiled, to become gloomy

Phrases & Collocations

sour taste

sour candy

sour fruit

sweet and sour

sour cream

sour gas

sour water

sour milk

sour crude

sour someone on

sour cherry

sour crude oil

sour grape

go sour

sour orange

Example Sentences

She made a sour face after tasting the lemon.

The sour smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

He added sugar to balance out the sourness of the dish.

The sour grapes left a tangy taste in her mouth.

The sour relationship between the two countries has lasted for years.

His sour attitude towards work is affecting the team morale.

The milk has turned sour and is no longer drinkable.

The sour news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly.

She gave him a sour look when he arrived late.

The sour taste of betrayal lingered in his heart.

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