astringency

noun

as·​trin·​gen·​cy ə-ˈstrin-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce astringency (audio)
: the quality or state of being astringent

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However, like everything else at this stand, these curds have a slight bitter astringency that may result from unclean frying oil. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 26 Aug. 2025 With woody astringency and perky fruit flavors, the signature 80 percent chocolate pairs with bold red wines and dark beers. Rebecca L. Rhoades, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025 Still, on a moment-to-moment basis, the film has tension, strong character dynamics and sharp individual portraits whose astringency gets alleviated by Gottsagen and James’ more ingratiating turns. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025 On the palate, the Texas-aged bourbon hits with an initial pop of astringency, followed by a thread of dry dark chocolate that never lets up even through the finish. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for astringency

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First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of astringency was in 1601

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“Astringency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astringency. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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astringency

noun
as·​trin·​gen·​cy ə-ˈstrin-jən-sē How to pronounce astringency (audio)
: the quality or state of being astringent

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