Sour
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British pronunciation/ˈsaʊə/
American pronunciation/ˈsaʊɚ/
sower
sowre

Definition & Meaning of "sour"

01

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

sour definition and meaning
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The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor.
He was surprised by the sour taste of the fruit.
02

deteriorated or gone bad, often with an acidic or unpleasant quality

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The milk had turned sour after being left out for too long.
The bread became sour and moldy when it was stored improperly.
03

(of smell) unpleasantly sharp, acidic, or stale

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Her breath was always sour, which made it hard for others to be close to her.
The sour smell from the abandoned fridge made the whole room unbearable.
04

exhibiting a mood or demeanor marked by irritation or displeasure

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His sour expression made it clear he was n't pleased with the decision.
She had a sour attitude throughout the meeting, contributing to a tense atmosphere.
05

off-key or inaccurate in pitch

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The singer 's sour notes during the performance were noticeable even to the casual listener.
The piano 's sour sound ruined the otherwise beautiful melody of the piece.
06

falling short of the usual or expected standard

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The movie received sour reviews due to its lackluster plot and weak performances.
The chef was disappointed with the sour outcome of the dish, which failed to meet his usual standards.
07

referring to soil that has a low pH level, making it acidic and potentially less suitable for growing certain types of plants

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The farmer discovered that the soil in his field was sour, which affected the crop yields.
To improve plant growth, they needed to treat the sour soil with lime to balance its acidity.
08

refering to petroleum or natural gas that contains a significant amount of sulfur compounds, making it more challenging to process and refine

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The oil field is known for its sour crude, requiring extensive treatment to remove sulfur compounds.
Sour gas presents extra risks during extraction due to the high levels of hydrogen sulfide.
Sour
01

the quality or degree of being acidic, often affecting taste or pH level

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The sour of the lemon juice added a tangy flavor to the dish.
The wine ’s sour was evident after it had been left open too long.
02

a cocktail made with a base spirit, citrus juice, and sweetener, typically served over ice

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I ordered a whiskey sour for a classic cocktail experience.
The bartender mixed a refreshing gin sour with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
to sour
01

to become acidic or tart in taste

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The milk began to sour after being left out overnight.
The wine started to sour after the cork was removed.
02

to make something taste tangy or tart by adding acid or letting it ferment

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acidify

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She sours the milk by leaving it out on the counter for too long.
They soured the pickles by immersing them in a brine solution for several days.
03

to cause something to become negative, unpleasant, or less favorable

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The constant delays soured the team's enthusiasm for the project.
The unfair decision soured their relationship with management.
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to gradually turn unpleasant, often due to a change in circumstances or emotions

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Their once close relationship soured as misunderstandings piled up.
The atmosphere at the party soured after an awkward comment was made.
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