Sourst: meaning, definitions and examples

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sourst

 

[ หˆsaสŠษ™r ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

food taste

Sourness is a basic taste sensation characterized by a tart or acidic flavor. It is commonly associated with foods such as citrus fruits, vinegar, and fermented products.

Synonyms

acidic, sharp, tart

Examples of usage

  • Lemon pie has a distinct sourness that is refreshing.
  • The sourness of the yogurt adds a unique flavor to the dish.
  • Some people enjoy the sourness of pickles.
  • The sourness of green apples makes them a popular snack.
Context #2 | Adjective

taste quality

Describing something that has a sharp or acidic taste, such as sour milk or unripe fruit. It often refers to a flavor that can stimulate the salivary glands.

Synonyms

acidic, bitter, tart

Examples of usage

  • The sour grapes tasted unpleasant.
  • I can't stand the sour taste of expired milk.
  • She prefers sour candies over sweet ones.
  • The sour notes in the wine balanced well with the cheese.

Translations

Translations of the word "sourst" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fermentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwasny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ง›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kisel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Etymology

The word 'sour' comes from the Old English 'sลซre', which is akin to the Old Norse 'sรบrr' and the German 'sauer'. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*sลซran', which is related to the Latin 'sacer' and Greek 'hฤ“sukhos'. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its fundamental meaning related to taste and acidity. The concept of sourness also extends to emotional states, where 'sour' is used to describe unpleasant or bitter feelings, originally stemming from the notion that a sour taste can elicit a negative reaction. The word has been used in culinary contexts for centuries, describing not only flavors but also fermented products, tangy dishes, and the sharpness of certain fruits. Thus, 'sour' encompasses both gastronomy and emotional semantics, representing a wide range of human experiences.