sour
1sour
adjective \ˈsau̇(-ə)r\Definition of SOUR
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a : unpleasant, distasteful b : cross, sullen c : not up to the usual, expected, or standard quality or pitch
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: acid in reaction —used especially of soil
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: containing malodorous sulfur compounds —used especially of petroleum products
— sour·ish \ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ish\ adjective
— sour·ly adverb
— sour·ness noun
Examples of SOUR
- The milk had turned sour.
- He made a sour face.
Origin of SOUR
Middle English, from Old English sūr; akin to Old High German sūr sour, Lithuanian sūrus salty
First Known Use: before 12th century
2sour
nounDefinition of SOUR
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a : something sour b : the primary taste sensation produced by acid stimuli
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: a cocktail consisting of a liquor (as whiskey), lemon or lime juice, sugar, and sometimes ice
First Known Use of SOUR
before 12th century
Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms
3sour
verbDefinition of SOUR
intransitive verb : to become sour
transitive verb
: to make sour
Examples of SOUR
- Her disposition has soured in recent years.
- Jealousy has soured their relationship.
- His experiences have soured him.
- The team's victory was soured by an injury to one of their best players.
First Known Use of SOUR
14th century
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