tang

noun
UK: /tæŋ/
US: /tæŋ/

  1. A strong taste or smell.

    1. This juice has a citrus tang.
    2. The air had a sharp tang of salt from the sea, making me feel awake.

  2. A sharp, distinctive flavor or odor.

    1. I like the tang of lemon in my tea.
    2. The sauce needs a tang, maybe a dash of vinegar will make it better.

  3. A sharp or keen quality; zest.

    1. Her writing has a certain tang.
    2. The comedian's routine had a tang of sarcasm that some found offensive.

Synonyms

flavor taste zing edge
tang verb

  1. To have a strong, sharp taste or smell.

    1. The lemonade tangs of lemon.
    2. The air tangs of pine after the rain, leaving a crisp, clean scent.

  2. To impart a sharp taste or flavor to something.

    1. Lemon tangs the water nicely.
    2. She added lime to tang up the bland soup, enhancing the overall flavor.
tang adjective

  1. Having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

    1. The sauce is tang.
    2. This orange has a tang flavor, indicating its freshness and ripeness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tang" in English means: A strong taste or smell., A sharp, distinctive flavor or odor., A sharp or keen quality; zest..

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

Synonyms for "tang": flavor, taste, zing, edge.

Example usage of "tang": "This juice has a citrus tang.". More examples on the page.