English · Food & Drink
tart
/tɑːrt/
[/tɑːrt/]
having a sharp, sour taste
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having a sharp, sour taste, like unripe fruit or lemon. As a noun it can also mean a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling.
Example
The green apples were quite tart.
The green apples were quite tart.
Etymology
From Old English 'teart' (sharp, severe).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for sharp, sour flavors and figuratively for sharp remarks.