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adjective

ˈtärt How to pronounce tart (audio)
Definition of tartnext
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as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart

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2
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings responded to the heckler with a tart comeback

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tart

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noun

informal + disapproving
as in prostitute
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money another movie featuring an Old West saloon scene with the requisite gamblers, gunslingers, and tarts

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Recent Examples of tart
Adjective
Dow’s 2007 Colheita Port mirrors the almond filling and stands up to the tart cherry. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The zereshk polo features a heap of intensely tart barberries, while the albaloo is crowned with big, juicy sour cherries. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Noun
Guava has a sweet-tart flavor likened to pear, strawberry, and mango. — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Bouye is thicker and tart, landing closer to a baobab smoothie. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tart
  1. acidic
  2. sarcastic
  3. prostitute
  4. acid
  5. satiric
  6. hooker
  7. sour
  8. barbed
Adjective
  • Clean granite with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The magic is the schug (a vibrant blend of spicy Italian long peppers, garlic and herbs) and tomato seeds that add an acidic kick.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • The other sarcastic superhero-ed character that makes a few cameos in the film has their own connection to Spider-Man – again, centered on loneliness and eventually learning to open up from their own recent film.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In the present, Lara meets Mari, a sarcastic and blunt high school tomboy who competes as a boxer.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Noun
  • The firm’s employees took Quaaludes, a sedative medication, like candy, hired prostitutes regularly, and held gambling sprees in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Hundreds of men have been cited by the sheriff’s office in recent years for soliciting a prostitute.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of prostitute
Adjective
  • There was an acid trip of a halftime show starring Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Lithium-ion, lead-acid, sodium-ion and other technologies all have a role to play in the electrification landscape.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • The satirical youth movement — formed in response to comments comparing unemployed young people to cockroaches — resonated with her.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This was capitalized on by the CJP which originated as a satirical online movement created by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of satiric
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  • Skipper and scrumhalf Lucu darted over after a strong run into contact from his hooker Lamothe and touched down on the half-hour to score France’s fourth try, securing a bonus competition point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • This kind of inclusivity would explain Glenn Close‘s appearance — as a visiting literary scholar — at just the right moment, as well as Penélope Cruz’s showstopping cameo as Nené, a singer-slash-hooker who schools Sebastián on the then-nascent form of the modern transgender movement.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Definition of hooker
Adjective
  • Salt suppresses bitterness while sweetness softens the sour edges.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Always Dilute Into a Soil Drench Kail emphasizes the importance of never pouring full-strength yogurt straight onto garden soil, as thick dairy can block oxygen, sour, or attract flies.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
Definition of sour
Adjective
  • Another drone created a smoke screen while still more blasted through triple-layered barbed wire.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
  • The train station hulked behind barbed wire, abandoned for years, both witness to and eight million bricks’ worth of evidence of Detroit's near-collapse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of barbed

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