sour

adjective
UK: /ˈsaʊər/
US: /ˈsaʊər/

  1. Having a sharp, unpleasant taste like lemon or vinegar.

    1. This milk tastes sour, I think it has gone bad.
    2. The sauce had a surprisingly sour flavour, despite the added sugar.

  2. Showing or expressing bitterness, discontent, or resentment.

    1. He gave me a sour look when I told him the news.
    2. Her face wore a sour expression after hearing about the cancelled vacation.

Synonyms

acid tart bitter vinegary
sour verb

  1. To become sour; to go bad or acidic.

    1. The milk will sour if you leave it out too long.
    2. Relationships can sour when communication breaks down between partners.

  2. To make something sour.

    1. The experience soured him on politics.
    2. His harsh words soured the mood of the entire gathering unexpectedly.
sour noun

  1. Something that is sour in taste.

    1. I like sours, they taste great with lemonade.
    2. She prefers sweet flavors to sours, finding the latter too intense.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sour" in English means: Having a sharp, unpleasant taste like lemon or vinegar., Showing or expressing bitterness, discontent, or resentment..

The phonetic transcription of "sour" is /ˈsaʊər/ in British English and /ˈsaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sour": acid, tart, bitter, vinegary.

Example usage of "sour": "This milk tastes sour, I think it has gone bad.". More examples on the page.